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Watch the Label on Your Paper Aa It Carrie* the Data When Toor Subscription Expires VOLUME XXXI—NUMBER 80 TOWN BOARD IN REGULAR MEET HERE LAST NIGHT No Definite Arrangements Yet Made for Housing Fire Apparatus o . THREE OPEN Construction of Water Line to River And Beyond Cemetery Discussed Bat No Action Is Taken In a meeting of the town commis sioners here last night, very few prob lems came before the open session for solution. The committee appointed at a previous meeting reported that an investigation leading to the housing of" the present fire-fighting apparatus would be held totnorrpw afternoon at 2 o'clock. This committee will offer suggestions to the board at a special meeting that is likely to be called seme time prior to the 15th of this month. At the present time thefe is inadequate room to care for town's fire-fighting equipment, and the Committee\ investigation will prob ably lead to one of three solutions. The city markets will either be re moved from the present building and that room turned into firemen's quar ters and a library; or a garage near the city hall will be leased for hous ing the old fire truck; or a building will be erected to- house the old apparatus. A culvert was ordered placed in the ravine on Biggs Street and the street filled in with dirt and other material. The construction of the water line to the river was discussed, and the work will be carried on within the next few weeks. Permission to hold a dance Decem ber 31 was granted Hezekiah Spruill, colored. * Requests to construct a water line tc and beyond the cemetery were made. hut since the budget did not include such a project the matter was deferred to a later meeting. DESCRIBE TRIP TO OLD MEXICO ♦ ■ * Dr. J. E. Smithwick and J. A. Getsinger Praise Rio Grande Valley Upon their return from * visit to Southern Texas and part of Mexico, "Dr. J. E. Smithwick, of Jamesville, and Mr. J. A. Getsinger, of Dardens, had nnmbers of things to tell of that sec tion and its peoples. The two men left here November 22, and were gone only,, 10 days, but even though short, they report a splendid trip. Th* doctor and Mr. Getsinger de scribe the Rio Grande Valley as an ideal country, where all nature seenis to have gathered to make a beautiful land. In describing that country, it was easy to see that they were so thrilled with it that they were tempted to turn, and go back rather than con tinue their homeward journey. They ate their Thanksgiving din t ner, wild turkey and venison, in Mexi co. They do not describe Mexico as a land peopled with greasy outlaws but as a country of friendly people, where life is secure and safe Incidentally, Dr. Smithwick brought back some very beautiful pictures of the people of that old-time Spanish Colony, which showed every mark of intelligence, modesty, and beauty that we find on thip side of the Rio Grande. » .. ' * Chickens Wreck Window Display in Store Sunday Two old hens; breaking from their ce>op in the rear of Pender's store here last Sunday afternoon, completely wrecked V goods display in one of the front wiiidows when they attempted to fly through the glass. The chickens failed to 1 break the glass and fell back among numbers of cans and other ar ticles; |itd they all scattered, the chickfcns tp the rear of the store a#d the cans to all parts of the window and front, of the store. No damage was caused. CTRANn ■TYmmE I 1 • ' —' WEDNESDAY REX BELL » in "THE GIRL-SHY COWBOY" Also 2 - REEL COMEDY and FREE TICKET FOR SHOW FRIDAY ' M ■Hi i J THE ENTERPRISE Baby Still Seized Belonged Ta Inmate of County Bill Rogers, Unable To Buy Liquor, Took Three Gallon Cans and Made His Own; Could Only Make About One-Quarter of a Pint Each Run More than one great invention is said to have been brought into use acci dentally; .and where that is true we End dire circumstances bringing about unusual 'acts and happenings. This time the dire circumstances caused Bill Rogers, an inmate of the Martin Coun ty home, to make his own still and manufacture his own liquor. The aged man was unable to purchase the "spir its" desired; so he took three 1-gallon cans and went into business for him self, „ The manufacture of the contraband was rather slow, giving evidence to the feet that the man was not operating his baby plant on a commercial basis. And it remains a mystery for officers to reason out how the old fellow ab stained from drink long enough for the outfit to turn out an amount of in toxicating value. Approximately one fuurth of a pint of liquor was drained DRUNKEN GIRL PUT OUT OF CAR Mystery Surrounds Hap pening on Highway -»■ Near Here . "There's a dead woman lying beside the road near the AbnelSßennett farm on Highway No. 30," was the report given Sheriff Roebuck and Coroner S. R. Biggs hefe last Sunday morning a ,round 9 o'clock. An investigation was 'Started at once, but the officers were a little too late in reaching the scene; some oife had picked the girl up and carried her on toward Washingon According to a story told officers by several colored people who lived near by, the girl was put out of an open Ford car by two men about 8:30 that morning. The car was driven away, and the young woman *walked a few yards down the road and fell, by its side. Dropping off to sleep, the girl was thotiate to be dead by the colored people, who were afraid to interfere. Passers-by also thought she was dead and reported the case to officers here. The colored people, continuing their story, stated that three men in a Dodge car stopped and picked the girl up and continued on their way toward Wash ington, and her name was not learned. A conversation overheard by the col ofed people revealed, that the girl was an orphan and that> she lived in Green ville. She refused to give her name, but stated that she left home Saturday night with the parties who had put her out along the road a few minutes be fore. The girl claimed that she did not know the names of the two men with whom she left home the night before. It was said by parties that the girl was around 16 years of age, very good- Icoking. moderately dressed, and in toxicated by liquor evidently furnished -by her two escorts. New Episcopal Rector, Preaches First Sermon Rev: A. H. Marshall, recently called to the Church of the Advent, preached the first sermon in the local church last Sunday evening to a good sired congregation. In his introductory remarks, the minister stated that he was glad to be in the .service of the church here, and that he would enter Jieartily upon its duties. The historical background of the church was given, Mr. Marshall giving the important events from the early centuries down to the present time. Basing his sermon upon 'thanks giving," the newly appointed rector mentioned four reasons why one should givg thanks. These reasons were well developed by the speaker, and were supplementary to the general belief entertained in connection with the origin of the Thanksgiving we now observe. "Giving thanks has run down through Jhe ages in an unbroken sil vei thread," Mr. Marshall stated when pointing out that thanks were ten do ed God irt the dim dawn of man's beginning. He stated that God was the donor of all things; that to give thanks was an act of justice; an act of appreciation; and an act of religion. Holy Communion will be observed in the church here next Sunday morning, it ... f t.iin the announcements of last Sunday evening. ♦ Honor Roll For Macedonia School 1 ♦ - The Macedonia school honor roll as reported lor the month just closed by Mrs. W. K. Parker, principal, showed where six pupils there met the re quirements and made the roll. The list follows: First grade; Irene Perry, J, D. Aus bon, Marie Perry. Third grade: Mary Bet Webb. Seventh grade; Hazel Ward, Saun deri Revels. Williamston. Martin County, North Carolina, Tuesday, December 4, 1928 into the final container each run; and runs were not made very 6ften. It is understood that the ingredients were gathered slowly and that the manufacturer was greatly handicapped other than by the smallness of the still. But that was about alt the old man had to care about, and it is said he was getting along very nicely. The plant was captured some time ago by Sheriff Roebuck in a small wK>d, a few yards from the county home. ' 'I So far as it" is known, this is the smallest outfit to have fallen into the hands of the sheriff or Federal prohi bition agents, and its capture Indicates that while few might be called, all— big and little alike—are chosen. . The outfit is well made, having sol dered joints and connections with cop per pipes. DEATH OF MRS. BEN MANNING • Died at Home in Griffins Township Last Saturday After Long Illness Mrs. Ben Mc. Manning died at her home in Griffins Township last Sat urday morning following illness of sev eral months' duration. Cancer was given as the cause of her death. The funeral was held Sunday sf trrnoon at the residence by Rev. W. B. Harrington, assisted by Rev. D. W. a large number of friends and relatives attending the service. Mrs. Manning was born in 1865, near "Jamesville, the daughter of Alex ander and Sallie Lilley Brown. Sfce married Benjamin M. Manning 45 years ago. To this union ten children were born, all of whom are now over 21 years of age. Her death is the first in the family. Besides Mr. Manning, she it survived by seven daughters, Mrs. N. R. Roberson, of Tarboro; Mrs. C. C. Coltrain, Mrs. N. T. Dan iel, Mrs. N. R. Daniel, Mrs. John lljowning, of New Bern; and Mrs. Marvin Leggett, of Jamesville; and Mrs. Herbert Lilley, of Williamston; three sons, Messrs. J. 0., J. A., and Elbert Manning, of this place. She also leaves 27 grandchildren; two brothers. W. A. Brown, of Jamesville; and P. H. Brown, of this place; and two sisters, Mrs. Leda Roberson, of Hopewell, and Mrs. H. T. Roberson, of Williamston. In addition to raising her immediate family, Mrs. Manning had raised a foster son, Oscar Leggett, ail orphan, and who was tendered the same motherly care as that of the im mediate family. Mrs. Manning, who always lived close to her line of duty to family, neighbor, and her church, the Smith wicks Creek Primitive Baptist Church, was noted for her quiet and pleasing disposition. Interment was made in the family pfot near the home, with many friends paying their last tribute of respect in the large floral offerings. Bertie Farmer With 5 Gallons Liquor Arrested JA Howard, a Bertin County farmer, was arrested here yesterday afternoon in front of the courthouse with five gallons of liquor. He had made a trip Into the Cross Roads sec tion, it is thought, and was on his wajr home across the river when Sheriff A. L. Roebuck halted him di rectly in front of the courthouse and made the arrest. Hoggard told the sheriff he had five gallons aboard in ten one-half gallon fiuit jars, and when arrested he complained about the bootlegger getting his money and the sheriff getting the liquor. Bond was fixed in the sum of SBOO for Hoggs rd's appearand be fore Judge Bailey in recorder's court Christian Ladies' Aid To Have Bazaar i3th At the Woman's elub, Thursday, December 18th, the annual bazaar will be held by the women of the Ladies Aid Society of the Christian church. The baiaar is an annual event and is given by a different church eacli year. In connection with the sale of hema-made articles suitable for gifts the societies serve a turkey and oys ter supper. About SOjOOO Pounds of Tobacco on Market Today While the quality of the .tobacco offered for sale on the local ware house floors is said to be rather poor, ac a whole, the sales have bean good and the customers satisfied, it was stated by a tobacconist this morning. Over 85,000 pounds were sold hen yesterday had the sales bglay are around the 60,000 pound mark, ac cording to unofficial reports. NURSE FINISHES HEALTH SURVEY COUNTY SCHOOLS Total of 3,268 Children Are Examined; Between Ages Of Six and Twelve MANY IN BAD HEALTH — * — >76 Children Are Underweight and 88 Overweight; 1,543 Have Bad Tonsils Or Adenoids In a health survey just completed in this county by Mrs. H. P. Gtiffy, 3,268 school children between the ages of 6 and 12 years were examined and 3,981 defects, or ailments, were dis co\ered among them. defective throats numbered 1,543. which num ber shows that almost one out of every two children are suffering with bad tonsils or adenoids. This is under stood to be a large percentage, point ing to the urgent need of a clinic for the children in the county. While we are said to be in the gar den spot of the world, where there is plenty, yet the health nurse found 876 children underweight, which means hey have not been properly nourished. Mrs. Guflfy was of the firm opinion that this large number of underweight children was due, to a very great ex tent, to a scarcity of cows in the sec tion. Her reports show that under nourished children are living in homes where no cows are kept on the lot and where no provision is made to secure milk for the young tots. Where the nurse found 876 underweight children, she also found 88 children overweight, the numbers are certainly out of pro portions, it was pointed out. With these figures, it is seen that one out oi every four children is underweight, and that 1 out of every 37 is over weight. The most startling feature of the re port is found in the number of children having defective teeth. Mrs. Guffy stated that as a whole the children throughout this section care as little for their teeth as any she had exam ined anywhere. Around 715 children have defective teeth, and a much larger number may expect trouble in the near future unless better cace is taken of the teeth, It was stated. ■* Fifty-four of the 3,268 children have defective- hearing and 296 have defect ive vision. In the miscellaneous group, 409 defects were reported. This survey of the children is the preliminary feature to a clinic to be held here some time in the spring, when children from all over the coun ty will be treated. Cards will be mailed to the parents or guardians of the children by the State health de partment, offering them the service* of the clinic, and it is evident that a large number should avail themselves of the offer. AGENTS REPORT FOR NOVEMBER 402 Hogs Vaccinated Dur ing Month Just Ended In his report to the county com missioner* here yesterday, County Agent Brandon stated that the drive against hog cholera in the county was carried on extensively during the month just closed, 402 hogs hav ing been by him. The demand to have this work done is gcnefol, the agent pointed out, and the drive against the disease is proving very effective. Orders for agritol dynamite to be used in clearing land were tak er by th® agent, and he is advising al. farmers desiring a shipment of tne material, to place their orders at once. Theso orders may be given directly to the agent or left with the Faimers and Merchants bank, here. Immedately after the first of Janu ary, special orders for drain tile will be placed, and the farmers anticipat ing this work should consider thoir needs at this time, it was stated in tha report.. # , Extracts from the report show where the agent spent 17 days in field work, 10 days in office work, held 140 office conferences, received 132 telephne calls, wrote 170 letters, niad 66 farm visits,- traveled 916 miles on official duties and prepared three articles for publication. The agent has completed his annual report which shows a concerted during the year and a big saving to the farmers of the cotmty. ♦ Colored Pastor Returns ' "For His Fourth Year Rev. A. 8. Edwards, pastor of the colored Methodist church here was reappointed to this charge recently by Bishop J. W. Ward at the Albe marle conference .held in Edenton. This is Elder Edward's fourth year in Williamston. During his stay here 'he has done a useful work among his race, and has so conducted himself that be has gained the esteem and respect of alLlhe people of the town, both white A colored. His people an glad to five him back for an other year. AUTO LICENSE TAGS ARE NOW ON SALE HERE # Williamston Motor Co. Is Again Conducting Sale Of Plates OVER 6,OOOIENT HERE ♦ Leonard Coltrain, of Griffins Town ship Buys First Plate That Is Offered For Sale Leonard Coltrain, of Griffins Town ship, started the sale of auto license plates in this county last Saturday when lie purchased a $12.50 tag from the local bureau at the Williamston Motor Co. Over (>,OOO tags have been suit here for distribution in this sec tion, over a thousand more than' were sold during the last season. Even with this increased number, it is the belief of the local bureau managers, Messrs. J. D. VVoolard and N. C. Green, that the SCK thousand plates will hardly more than go around. Sales will have to show a decided in crease, however, ii all the plates,are distributed by the first of the year. Only two have been sold to date, and, to be exact, the bureau has to sell II ly (>,228 more. "A last-minute rush is inevitable, but if the automobile owners, where convenient, will start tluir purchase of plates now, there will be no waiting and rush right at the last minute," the managers stated. The plates have white letters and numerals on a light blue, background, and are very attractive. While there are several bureaus dis tributing the tags (his year, the local bureau is expected to serve parts of Bertie, Washington, Beaufort, and Martin Counties. BUT 53,000 ASKED FOR ROANOKE Chief of Army Engineers Makes Annual Report To Congress The 17th of fast April $3,000 wun allotted for improvement of Roanoke K'vi r By tilt At the same time to improve th|» .Pamlico and Tar Rivers s2s,6oo"wrre allotted. Yester day the Chief of Army Engineer* sub mitted his annual report to the Con gress, requesting SSIB,(MM) for im provement of inland waterways, and large sums for other improvement! to harbors and other streams, A sum of S3,(KM) was requested for maintenance work on the Roanoke in the report. It is not certain that the amount is an addition to tlie $3,000 allotted last April. About three mouths before the $3,- were allotted in April, this year, requests were made of the government to deepen the mouth of the Roanoke District Engineer Col. Jewett in Feb ruary stated that a favorable report on the /project to secure a mean low wa ter depth of 8 feef will g.eatly facili tate the securing appropriation; It was hoped that around $30,000 would be allotted'for the project, hut it is said that President Ct.olidge in formed the committees in Washington that enough money had been spent on wntcrway projects. And while the depth ol Roanoke River's mouth has been changed, it -was at the hands of nature, and the stream is not quite as deep now as it was some time ago. This new report°says_nothing about the project that would deepen the riv er's, mouth and make possible the easy pi.ssage of boats in and out of the stream. v ' Mrs. Sabrina Roger son Dies in Petersburg, Va. i s» Mrs. Sabrina Ann Rogerson, bf R. F. D. No. 1, died last Thursday at the home of her son, Walter Rogor £on, in Petersburg, where she hud been several weeks taking specUl medical treatment. The direct cause of her death was given as ucute di lation of the heart. Mrs. Rogerson was 67 years old, the daughter of Reuben S. Rogctßon and wife. She had lived for a number of years in the home of A. L. Taylor, ner here. Interment was made Sunday after noon in the Rogerson cemetery in Bear Grass township. The funeral rites were by Rev. J. H. Hale, pastor of the local Christian church. p « Christian Philatheas Will Meet Friday The Phi lathe* class of the Chris tian church will hold its regular meet ing Friday evening at 8:00 in the home of Mrs. Henry Harrison, It was announced this morning by Mrs. J. O. Manning, president. Overstuffed Presidents There were only thirteen article* of foods and trimmings disposed of in four courses at the Thanksgiving dinner by President Coolidgo, But m the Maryland at that time Mr.'Her bert Hoover fed off » dinner of twenty food unite, with fixings, and it required seven plate changes be fore the meal was ended. New Terms Begun By County Officers s " >L , The County's Baby Still The one-gallon liquar still pictured 011 top of the large ono well indicates that the manufacture of liquor is not carried on by the wholeseale in every ii.stance. The .small still was captured near the county home by Sheriff A. L. Roebuck. BOY IS KILLED BY RUNAWAY MULES Gurney Bowen, 14, Dies in Hospital From Injuries Received Friday Gurney Bowen, 14 years old, died in a Washington hospital Friday af ternoon from injuries received when a p;.ir of mules ran away with him on the; Mary Cherry farm, near here, a short while before. The boy with a son of Mr. and Mrs. W. S. McKeel, Was driving a pair of mules, and when the team, out of fright, jumped and ran the two boys were thrown under one of the wagon wheels. Young lloweu's* skull was crushed, and he die-el a short while after he was car- Tieei to a hospital. The McKeel boy e-raped serious injury. The father of the dead boy, Henry Bowen, was killed while standing in front e.f Reuben Speller's store here about four years ago. His mother, Daisy Clark before her marriage, died seiiral years ago, and since that time the chilli bad lived with Mr. and Mrs. W. S. McKeel. Interment' was made in the Clark but ial ground, near Cross Roads, Sat in day afternoon. Rev. C. 11. Dickey, of .the local Baptist Church, conducted the futu-ral services. LAST GAME OF FRIDAY Williamston Hi Eleven To Meet Robersonville Here By a special arrangement made be tween local school officials and those of the Robersonville school, the foot ball teams of the two institutions will meet here Friday afternoon in a lust game of the season. The game was scheduled, it was stated, when many supporters of both teams urged the school mlthorities to bring the two teams together in the last tilt of the season. Both teams have made very good records in'the sport this season, and while the odds have been in favor of the locals, the Robersonville boys have improved greatly through ex perience and are confident of a win for themselves next Friday. The lo cals say tne Dunn game, lost by them ?.H to 7, is not to be greatly consider ed, and that they will maintain the record established prior to the game last Thursday. * . A goe>d game is expected and large numbers of fans are expected to be in attendance from all parts of the county. Nineteen Pupils On Oak City Honor Roll Nineteen pupil* in the Oak City High School made the honor rolf for the month ending November 23, it was announced by Principal H. M. Ain sley yesterday. The list of the student* meeting the roll requirements follow: Eighth grade: Olive Tyson, Thel ma Haislip, Ruth Person, and Dorothy Hines. Ninth grade: Hilton Kawles, Wood - row" Purvis. Tenth grade: Lena Crisp, Madeline 1 Davenport, Velma Hines, Mary Kath lyn Ainsley, Gladys Hyman, Hazel Tyson. Mildred Moye, and Emily L Caiper. * . T" . ... I Eleventh grade: Hilda Tyson, VioU Grime*, Ward Ty*on, Hallie Tyson, and Bessie Glover. Advertisers WU! Find Our Col umn* ■ Latchkey to Ovw 1,600 Homes of Martin Comity ESTABLISHED 1898 CLERK OF COURT IS ONLY OFFICER NOT AFFECTED All Officers Were Reelected In Election Held Last Month BONDS ARE APPROVED Very Little Routine Business; Various Officers Take Oaths of Office And Post Bonus Yesterday, in the county commis stoners' meeting, attention was given mainly to reports of the various offi cers, surety holids. and oaths of office The day marked the bej;!:; ,ing of a new term in the county's government, even though the personnel of its offic ials and officers remained unchanged.- In the regular routine of business there were very few happenings. Law rence Bowvn. of Bear Grass, was re lei, s'eel from the paymei t of\ tax on ?1,825, listed by err„i' there. The widow of Simon Fagan, colored, was placed on the county's poor list, and I she will lie given S4 each month. J. IA. Corey, of Griffins Township, was jrclva i I from paying s2.4B'school tax, lifted by error. With all the officers elected to suc ceed themselves, bonds were filed with the commissioners and oaths of office were prescribed. The two agents, Miss Lora K. Sleeper and Mr. T. B. Brandon, fded their annual ami month l> reports, the commissioners accept ing and approving the work. All tpem btrs of the board, T. B. Slade, ~1r77~ chairman; J. K. Pope,' L. P. Holliday, 1" C Griffin, and H. S. Everett took the oath of office before R. J. Peel, clerk of the court. J. Sam Getsinger, register of deeds-elect, was duly sworn into eiffice following the presentation o't bond in the sum of $5,000, carried with the National Surety Co., of New York. A. 1- Roebuck, sheriff-elect, presented his bond in the sum of $5,- 000 with the National S_urety Co., of New York, and after its acceptance he qualified for the office by taking the prescribed oath. IX Carstarphen, treasurer-elect, presented his county bond in the sum of $25,000 ami schooL bond in the-sum of SSO,(MM), with per sonal sureties, the county board of commissioners accepting. A review of the bond of R. J. Peel, clerk of the court, was inade and reapproved by the commissioners. Like the several other offices, the appointive ones wetV filled with the old officers, the commissioners reap pointing Dr. Wjlliam iK. Warren as county health officer at a salary of S3O per month and E. S. Peel as county attorney at a salary of SIOO letainers fee. W. B. Daniel was appointed con stable of Williamston Township for a two year' term, and his bond in the »um of SSOO was accepted. Lewis A. Hullock, constable of Bear Grass Town ship, presented his bond in the sbm of SI,OOO, which was approved and he was sworn into office. $ Presbyterian Services Here Thursday Night ' ♦ Rev. F. Marion Dick, Presbyterian minister of Schoedfield, Va., will preach in tire woman's club roeitns here Thurs day evening, at 7:30, it was anounced this morning by an official of the church here. The public is cordially invited to hear Rev. Mr. Dick, and the church's nreinbers ane.Wiied to at tend the service. It was further announced that serv ices will be held in the woman's club rcoms twice each month, the first and 1 third Sundays. j Next Friday evening, at 7:30, the I Woman's Auxiliary or the church will | meet in the home of Mrs. C. G. | Crockett. All members of the auxili ary are requested to attend this meet ing. 1 Box Party At Sandy Ridge School Friday The ladies*,of the Holly Springs church will give a box party at the Sandy Ridge school house next Fri day evening at 7:30, it was announced yesterday by a member of the congre gation there. A large number of boxes and many miscellaneous articles will be offered for sale, and a large number ot people are- expected to aiteuL Alt proceeds will be used for the church, it was stated. ■ ♦ Special Program tor * Parent-Teacher Meet A special program will feature the meeting of the local pa rent-teacher association next Thursday afternoon at 3:46 in the school building. Mrs. Clayton Moon, chairman, of the program committee has arranged a splendid program for the Thursday afternoon meeting and the parents and school patrons are urged to at tend. ,
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