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Watch the Label on Yoer Paper As It Carrie* the Data When Yoor Subscription Expiree VOLUME XXXII—NUMBER 63 FEDERAL COURT IN WASHINGTON BEGINS MONDAY One of Largest Dockets In History of Court To Be Tried 35 CASES FROM HERE Eighteen Case* Are Against Martin County People, Sis White and Twelve Colored Opening next week in Washington, the Federal court there will be faced with one of the largest dockets yet prepared for trial, according to a re view of the records. Thity-five cased are being sent to the cout for trial from the office of the U. S. commis sioner here, it was learned yesterday. Eighteen of that number involve Mar tin county people, six white and twelve colored. The seventeen other cases are against people living in fiearby counties but who were arrest ed by the agents working out of hen. , Judging from the number of cases schceduled for trial in the court next yn>ek, there will be little room for spectators. With the 35 cases origi nating here and the large number Resulting In the wholesale raids in Pitt county A few weeks ago and still pthers in the remaining counties of the district, the court will apparently 4> well to care for the witnesses, fonrt attendants and defendants. The cases originating in the com missioner's office here include large and small violations, several of the defendants being held for possessing or selling as little as a half pint of the "spirits." Then there are those cases charging wholesale manufac ture and distribution of liquor. According to court records the fol lowing defendants, given prelim' (nary hearings here since last April, jvill be tried next week: Willie Warren, Robersonvjlle, R. F. D.; Henry L. Hyatt. Ahoskie; Ray mond Smithwick, Windsor; Roy Clif ton Smithwick, Windsor; Martin Whitaker, Williamston; Raymond L. Brown, Williamston; Arthur Lee Paniel, Roanoke Rapids; Lewis Johnson, Roanoke Rapids; Mrs. Doris Johnson, Roanoke Rapids; J. H. Whit field, Robersonville, Benjamin N, Little, Washington; Chester Woolard, Washington, Grover 0. Perry, Wash ington; Chester H. Terry, Roberson- Krille; Mary E. Ware, Windsor, A. L. jßogerson, Williamston, all white; Junius Cower, Powellsville; Chester Brown, Has sell; C. C. Shepard, Hamil ton; Moses Gilliam, Hamilttfn; Willie pThitfleld, Tarboro; Martha Farm er, Rocky Mount; Arnicie James, Jamesville; Willie Pierce, Jamesville; flont Pettiford, jrjj Windsor; Jose phus Cordon, Jamesville; Jasper Smith, Jamesville; Jimmie Moore, (Jamesville; Joe James, Jamesville; ,Willie James, Jamesville; Jas. W. Leak, Oak City; Minn S. Everett, Williamston, all colored and Oscar Twine, Harrellsville; Willie Pierce, of Harrellsville, both white. . Program oi Services at Church of the Advefit Be*. Arthur 11. Marshall, Rector Sunday school at 10 a. m. livening Prayer and Sermon at 7:30 Confirmation Class lectures every Monday evening at 7:30. We are very glad to have you at tend all these services to which you are cordially invited. Hamilton—St. Martin's Church Sunday school at 10 a. m. Afternoon service and sermon at 4:80 o'clock. You are welcome—come. Margolis Store Will Be Closed Part of Tomorrow The store of Margolis Brothers will be closed Saturday until 6 o'clock to observe a Jewish holiday. For the ben efit of the evening trade the store will be opened promptly at 6 o'clock in the afternoon. > WATTS T T THEATRE Saturday October 5 ANNA Q. NILSSON in * BLOCKADE" Also SERIAL »nd COMEDY Monday-Tuesday October 7-8 CORINNE , GRIFFITH ia - "PRISONERS" Ako PABLBB AND MUSIC BV PHOTOTOMK THE ENTERPRISE Kiwanis Club Furn Books for Several Financially embarrassed and un able to purchase their books, four children attending the local school were given books by the Kiwanis Club, following the discussion of a recommendation made to the club president by Principal W. R. Wat son and members of the faculty. "These children have been great ly handicapped in their school work since the opening early last month," it was pointed out in the recom mendation placed before the Ki wanians at the meet last Wednes- SERIOUS CONDIT NORTH CAROLINA PICTURED AT IN WASHINGTON Will Be Some Time Before Results Can Be Measured SITUATION* IS ACUTE • Is First Time That Farmers of North Carolina Have Ever Pleaded a "Life and Death" Case Washington, Oct. 2.—The Washing ton tobacco conference is history, but its results will be only by the stretch of the years. I)r. J. M. Par rott, of Kinston, thought it was the first time sellers bad met buyers face t.' face to consider seriously ways and means of bettering the economic con dition of the tobacco grower. At least, it was the first time that growers from North Carolina had come pleading a life and death case. Cynics had said it was a political meeting, but not after John W. Holmes, of Farm ville, described the mounting delinquent tax list and the necessity for burrow ing money with which to buy books for school children. If politicians came on political missions, then North Caro lina is in need of more politicians. Conditions Deplorable Nor could the cynics fail to be im pressed with the statements by C. Felix Harvey, conservative business man, that conditions arc deplorable He is i'o alarmist nor does he ask for any quarter. l/e was pleading ui behalf of his people, among whom he has lived and done business for many years. He can not be classed as a politician, but lie is tremendously concerned and said "To temper the wind of adversity to the man who makes his living l>y the sweat of his brow is good busines," suggested A. D. Mac Lean, Washing tor lawyer, who paid his expenses and charged nothing for his services. lie has been in the legislature, but he is not a politician, lie is an earnest, ser ious-minded man, who makes it a point to know his business. Political Aspects of Problems Governor Gardner confessed to a political interest in the meeting. He suggested that if ways and means are not found for enabling the tobacco farm ers to make a living, then there going to he serioas political conse quences.' It is when men are starv ing that they seek political change. "It is to the eternal credit of the American farmer that in his direst dis tress he has never turned bolshevist," declared James C. Stone, vice chairman of the Federal Farm Board, tliereßy giving the cynics something to think about. Not much was said about the neces sity . of organizing a cooperative mar keting association to steady and sta bilize tobacco | prices, but everybody who has thought about it knows that this is now inevitable. The main thing now is to find some relief from the piescnt acute situation, and for that reason the Washington conference was devoted to that. Mr. Stone explained that a closer re lationship between seller and buyer, and on terms of equality, is necessary for any sort of continued existence of the American farmer. As matters now stand in Eastern Carolina, each farmer icompetes against every other tobacco grower. He wrote a letter to Senator Simmons outlining his views on the subject. He seeks a clearer under standing of the problems. Other State* in Diitreaa After all it is the farm relief prob lem that has engaged the politician* a great deal, and right there Governor Gardner put down a pin. He referred tu the disturbances in lowa, the Da kr tag, and other States. They have suffered with unregulated overproduc tion until they are sick and tired of thtir experiences { , Governor Gardner told the tobacco buyers that he did not want a repro duction of that condition in North Car olina. Yet it is just around the cor ner unless something is done right a way. The situation in Eastern North Carolina is acute. He called for even handed justice., r-( It was quite a day of oratory, but it was the oratory with something to -say. The reason they had something to say is because their homeland, which they love so dearly, is in danger of destruc tion. *• i Politics may grow out of the Wash ington conference,' but one who has ' Williamston. Martin County, North Carolina, Friday, October 4, 1929 day. With the children'* parents in poor circumstances financially, the club willingly equipped the pu pils with the necessary school ma terial. According to a report, the meet ing last Wednesday was one of the best held by the club this year. Rev. Chsrles H. Dickey, of the local Baptist church, had charge of the program. His talk, brief and to the point, was enjoyed by the en tire membership attending, it was stated. DNS IN EAST ROADS HAMPER SCHOOLTRUCKS Many Running Late, But Few Fail to Make Their Regular Trips While traffic was greatly retarded over Martin County roads during the early part of this week, only two or three of the school trucks failed to make their regular trips, it was learned ui the office of the county superintend ent of schools here yesterday. Many of the trucks were delayed, but in spite of mud, washed-away bridges and washout-outs the school busses con tinued to operate, it was stated. Two of the schools had not reported their truck operations the first few days of this week, but it is believed that the schedules were maintained in those schools. 13 PRISONERS IN COUNTY JAIL Number Larger Than Usual Due to Inability to Raise Money for Bonds Martin county's jail continues as a popular stopping place for criminal-; and alleged criminals. A check, made this week, only a few days following a regular term of superior court and a session of the recorder's court, shows that thirteen prisoners are in the jail. Four of the thirteen prisoners in the jail are awaiting trial in the United States court, either at Wash ington or Wilson. Two others are serving sentences imposed at the re cent term of superior court.-t. Four are scheduled for trial in Judge J. W. Bailey's court next Tuesday. One is being held here for Pitt County au thorities and two others are await iiiK trial in the next term of superior court. According to records in the sheriff's office, the number of prisoners con fined in the jail so soqn after a term of superior court, is the largest in recent months. While the number of cases on the trial docket is about the same as is generally the case, the large number of prisoners is apparently attributable to unfavorable financial conditions ex isting in this section at the present time. Two High School Football Games in County Today Two football games are being played in the county today, Robersonville meet ir.g Scotland Neck's eleven at Rober sonville, and the local eleven meeting Vanceboro on the high school field here. According to the records of the teams, the two games should be un usually good ones. Vanceboro lost to Aulandcr last' Fr iday by a score of 2 to 0, the Aulander team being rated as one of the best in this section this season. Robersonville and Scotland Neck en ter the play with a clean slate. Christian Philatheas Will Meet Tonight The Philathea class of the Christian church will meet with Mrs. J. ning this evening at 8 o'clock instead of with Mrs. Henry Harrison, as was first announced. All members are urged to be present as important business ia to come before the meet in*. Services at Rose of Sharon Church To Begin Sunday Beginning next Sunday night and cfxntiijuing through the week, the Rev. Mr. R. L. Abron, of Rocky Mount, will conduct a series of meetings at the Rose of Sharon Church, near Bear Grass, it was announced by the clerk, Mr. Jesse Bailey, yesterday. A cordial invitation is extended the public to attend the services. traveled extensively through Eastern Carolina knows that the conditions are so deplorable that unless something is done, and quickly, the residents face disaster. Theirs were earnest appeals. BERTIE-MARTIN CHURCH WOMEN j IN MEET HERE District Meeting of Episco pal Women's Auxiliary Held Tuesday SEVERAL ADDRESSES Heavy Rain Hold*' Down Attendance Visitors Entertained at Luncheon * In Woman's Club As announced previously, the fall meeting of the Bertie-Martin district of the Woman's Auxiliary opened at 10 o!clock Tuesday morning, October 1, with a celebration of the Holy Com munion, Rev. Mr. Mackie, of Windsor, being celebrant. After a short interval, the business session was called to order by Mrs. R. W. Askew, of Windsor. Mrs. J. H. Saunders welcomed the visitors, and Mrs. C. S. Lyon responded. Kfinutes of the last meeting, which was held at Roxobel, were read by Mrs. F. Kl. Dunstan, secretary. Addresses >verc made by Mrs. Victor Shelburne, presi dent of the Convocation of Edenton; Mrs. Mary von Ebcrstein and Mrs. Fred Outland. These three workers are members of St. Pete's parish in Washington, which is in another dis trict. On motion of Mrs. J. G. Staton, they were members of the Mar tin County unit by a rising vote. A most interesting talk was made by Mrs. Mackie, of Windsor, who told how the Auxiliary there had cooperat ed with the health officer to do some thing for school children who could riot get a daily supply of milk. A goodly' number was found that had to be fur nished, and so, desiring to enlarge the w rk, the other churches were*"asked to join them. This was gladly done and the work is bringing forth good fruit. There were discussions from others, and Mrs. Wheeler Martin, jr., and Mrs. J. S. Rhodes sang a duet, which was much enjoyed. At the noon hour, prayers for missions were said by Rev. W. K. whp had come to be resent at the nieeting. The morning present at the meeting. The morning A. 11. Marshall, rector. Mrs. Satin-* ders invited all present to-luncheon at the Woman's Club, and there were found tables attractive, with autumn flowers at which delicious chicken sal ad, potato chips, "Rhodesia" haihl, pickles, biscuits,' crackers, and coffee were served. Sponge cake with choco late syrup finished the menu. During the hour, Mrs. Rhodes sang several se lections, with Mrs.» W, It. Watts as I accompanist. The afternoon session opened at 1 o'- clock, Rev. W. R, Noe, diocesan sec retary, addressing the meeting ami out lining the new program; wliieh is to In for the entire diocese during tlie fall, beginning October 20. Thjs, ses sion was a joint one, for the men, es pecially the vestry who must stand back of the whole scheme. Mr. G. H. Cox, of Robersonville, made a most helpful talk, based upon the importance • of personal work. The benediction was said by Mr. Mackie, and the meeting closed, the next session to be held in Windsor in the spring of t The torrential rains prevented an> at tendance from the parishes of Hamil ton, Roxobel, Woodville, and Avoca, as the roads leading to each lack pave ftltnt. --This condition cut tiny-attend ance more than half, which regret ted by the local parish which had pro vided for more than a hundred. JOHN S. WHITLEY DIES IN ARIZONA Former Resident Dies After Several Years Illness; Funeral Here John S. Whitley, 52 years old, died at Globe, Arizona, last Monday, fol lowing an illness of several years, pneumonia being given as a cause of his death. The body was shipped from Globe yesterday and is expected to reach here next Monday. Funeral ar rangements have not been announced at this time. The Ron of the late Oeorgfe L. and Portia Smallwood Whitley, Mr. Whit ley was born at the old home, one mile from Williamston, in March 1877. When a young man he went to New Mexico where he engaged in silver mining for twenty years. Going from there to Arizona he invested in timberland and asbestos mines at Young where he since lived with the exception of a few years spent at his old home near here some time ago. He had suffered with asthma for many years and had a severe case of pneumonia early this year, but from which he apparently recovered. While the cause of his death is not definitely known here, it is believed to have been due to the effects of the pneumonia attack. A great admirer of nature and an ardent lover of the out-of-doors, Mr. Whitley leave* one brother, Mr. Jesse Whitley, of this place, and four sia ters, Miss Emily Whitley, of William ston; Miss Marina Whitley, of New York; Hiaa Laura Whitley, and Mrs. Mary Monday, of Westfleld, New Jersey, 3 IN JAIL HERE CHARGED WITH TOBACCO THEFT 1,100 Pounds Tobacco Are Stolen from Bunting Farm Sunday ANOTHER IN PITT JAIL Part of Tobacco Had Been Sold and Balance Was On Warehouse Floor In Kinston When Found Charged with stealing ,1,100 pounds of tobacco from the M. L. Bunting far til in Hamilton township last Sun day night, J. L. Daniel, Jss. R. Daniel and Orlander Scott, alt white, were placed in the local jail last Tuesday evening, fotyowing a hearing held be fore Justice of the Peace J. W. Hines, in Oak City. Edgar Briley, ar rested in connection with the theft was carried to Pitt county where he will answer to a similar charge pre ferred against him a few days before the theft was attempted on the Hunt ing farm. Scott was released last Wednes day morning under a SSOO bond, lit denied connection with the theft while the other three defendants ad mitted their guilt and pointed him out as a party to the crime. According to the evidence given at the hearing before Mr. Hines, Jame.-- Daniel, only 21, years old and a resi dent of this county, planned the theft with Briley last Sunday. The) revealed the plun to J. L. Daniel, an 'uncle to James, and he agreed to lend them his car to haul the tobacco Leaving Pitt cqunty late Sunday, the two men went to see Scott, who lives near young Daniel's home, and who it is alleged, assisted in loading the stolen weed. Scott is said to have re turned to his home Boon after assist ing in„the loading of the tobacco on the car. Learning of the theft, Mr. Bunting called Officer Leggett of Hobgood. who started an investigation, finding the tobacco on a Kinston warehouse floor. A portion of the tobacco had bt en Void, and the reminder was in line for the sale when the officers reached Kinston. The elderly - Daniel, charged with aiding anil abetting in the theft, is being held under a SSOO bond. His nephew, admitting the charges, is be ing held in default of a SI,OOO bond The case will be heard in the super ior court hen; next December, it it understood. REPAIR FILL ON HAMILTON ROAD -v * Washed Out By Heavy Rain Early Part of Week; Is Again Open to Traffic While many of North Carolina's main highways have been closed on account of high waters this week, traffic in this immediate section has been hampered but |_ittle, only one route, No. 125, being closed. A dam, near Hamilton, was washed away, but highway forces Teaired the break, permitting the return of traf fic yesterday. The Roanoke is • rising rapidly, but no flood waters are , expected here, according to reports received from points farther up the stream. LaVge areas in South Carolina and Georgia have been under water for several days, causing many thousands of dollars damage. While the waters have flooded streams and highways in this State, no serious damage has been reported. Regular Services at Cedar Branch Church Sunday Regular services will be held at the Cedar Branch Baptist Church Sunday morning and r .evening, it was announced by the pastor, Rev. W. P Harrington, yesterday morning. The morning service will be held at 11:00 o'clock, the evening service at 7:30 o'clock. Sunday school convene* at .3 in the afternoon. The public is invited to each of tin services. To Hold Services at County Home Sunday Mrs. Chas. Daniel, of the Holly Springs Methodist Church, will lead th«; worship service at the county home, near here, Sunday afternoon at three o'clock, it was announced this morning. It is reported that these services, hold there regularly, are meeting wiwth much success. The public is cordially invited to attend. No Session of Recorder's Court Here Next Week There will be no session of the re corder's rourt here next Tuesday, it wus i.nnoi.riced today by '.he ilfirers of the court. The session was called ofT on account of the term of Federal court convening in Washington nnt week. . The scheduled for trial in the court here next Tuesday will be con tinued until the following Tuesday. > BIG INCREASE IN-WEED SALES ON LOCAL FLOORS YESTERDAY AND TODAY Indications Point to Good Poultry Show "Indications p&int to a very creditable poultry display at the fair here this year," C. W, superintendent 'of that depart ment for the Roanoke Fair As sociation, stated yesterday after noon while here in the interest of the show. "Practically all of the old exhibitors will return with their flocks this year, and many more new ones will exhib it at the fair here this year," Mr. Jacks added. The department superintendent stated that he had visited many breeders in this section and was assured that their flocks would be exhibited here during the week of November 4. RECORDER HAD BRIEF SESSION Court Is Adjourned Shortly After Noon Tuesday on Account of Storm Adjourning for the day fifteen min utes after the afternoon session was started on account of storm warnings received here, the recorder's court last utesday called for trial only eight of the seventeen cases on the docket. 'I lie proceedings, said to lie of very little consequence,-follow: Elmer Bellflower, charged with driving an automombile while under the influence of whiskey, had' hi case continued Vntil Tuesday,. Octo ber 15. Papers were issued when George Robert Grimes, charged with reckless driving, was called and he failed to answer t\> the court. Thos. L. Laughinghouse, entering a plea of not guilty, was found guilty by tin- court of driving an automo bile while under the influence of liquor. The $75 fine, costs added, did not meet with ap proval anrf he appealed to a higher court, Judge llailey fixing the appeal bond at S2OO. The case charging J. I). Richard son with kidnaping was continued until the gfirst Tuesday in January, 1930. Charged with driving an automo bile while under the influence of liquor, L. L. Mathews entered a plea of reckless driving which plea was accepted by H. 0. l'eel, solicitor. The court suspended the judgment upon the defendant's paying the cost of the action. " ■ Si A nol pros resulted in the cam charging Walter Ilailey with an as sault. u In the case charging E. S. Nelson with driving an automobile while un der the influence of liquor, the state accepted a plea admitting simple as sault, the court suspending judgment upon Nelson's paying the cost of the action and paying S4O to the prose cuting witness, W. P. Fussell, A nol pros resulted in the ease ii which Worley James was charged with an assault with a deadly weapon. Baptist Program of Services for Sunday Judgt; Clayton Moore will lecture to the Young Men's Rible class Sunday morning at the Sunday school hour. The pastor will preach at the morn ing and the evening hour. All evening services in this church are now being held at 7:30 o'clock. With Sunday school, preaching services and the H. Y. P. U. depart ments meeting, Sunday will be a full day; and there should be large num bers of people attending. New Federal Agent Now On Job in This County Transferred {rum ,a West Virginia district, Mr. W. VV. Kangely, Federal prohibition agent, arrived here this week and made liis first raid Wednes day witli Agent !•'. K Street and depu ties. Mr. Kangely takes the place of M. A. King, vvim is now workinjMtht Norfolk enforcement district. Kangely, nlarked* fur his large size and carriage has been in the service for more than five years. Thirty Teachers Enroll in Extension Class Here Thirty teachers, 16 of them in the Martin County system, enrolled in an extension rlass conducted here by the University of North Carolina yester day afternoon. Teachers from sur rounding counties ix( planning to reg ister for the instruction, it was stated. '1 he will be conducted here by Profesor Hicks, of the University fac clty, each Thursday afternoon, it. was stated. Advertiaart WiU Find Our Col. umns a Latchkey to Over 1,600 Home* of Martin County ESTABLISHED 1898 RAINS EARLY IN WEEK KEPT LOT TOBACCO AWAY Prices Continue To Be Low Throughout Eastern Belt MART HERE PLEASES One Farmer, After Refusing Sale on Larger Market, Brought Same Leaf Here and Sold It (pfr S2OO More Unfavorable weather again held down the sales on all the tobacco markets in tli»- Bright .belt the early part of this week, but the fair wea ther yesterday and today brought forth big breaks on the warehouses floors. " -» The market here yesterday mat's its best record of the season in both pounds and prices, the entire break averaging above the 14-cent mark, it was reported. Today, a slight in crease in the price is noted, especially is this true for the better grades of tobacco. In spite of the reported price increases, the situation continues dis appointing to the growers. All mar kets are running apparently in the same groove, with the Export buy i"K a law percentage of the grades except a few of the best. Damaged tobacco was offered in large quantities here during the week with a preponderance of black tips- f\] Many /armeTs who have travelled the circuit of markets and tried them aljf have returnejJ saying they get jus/ as much for their tobacco here as they do on the far-off mar kets; saving the long haul and time. One Chowan farmer tried one of the very big markets yesterday, atul refused to accept the prices. Chang ing his market, he gained more than S2OO on a warehouse floor here, Ot course that is a big difference, but it is proof of the unstable prices every where. " ' ' Including today's 'Mains, the market here reached the two and one-tiali million mark, according to estimates made by the ttibacco board of trade, estimating the sales on the floof Here yesterd'.y and today. MR. H. C. JACKSON DIES IN ASHVILLE Was Former Resident of Jamesville; Funeral Tomorrow Henry C. Jackson, formerly of Jamesville, died at the home of his son, Marion C. Jackson, in Ashevillo yesterday. The body will be taken to James ville tomorrow where the funeral w.HJ* Be held at 2 o'clock, interment fol lowing in the cemetery there. Mr. Jackson was born in Washing ton county in January 186>. When '« young man he moved 10 jamesville where he resided until two years'ago moving to Asheville on account of ill, health. During the past year, he had v been ah invalid. He married Miss Julia Micelle) of Jamesvivlle, who died a number ol years ago. lie leaves two sons, M, C. Jackson, of Asheville and Teddie Jackson, of Jamesville, and one (laughter, Mrs. I'lenny Peel, of drifting township. He was long a member of the Masonic fraternity and of the Christian Church. Presbyterian Program Of Services Sunday Kev. '/. T. I'iephoff, IVitor The Woman's Auxiliary of the Presbyterian church will meet this evening at 8 o'clock in the home of Mrs. Jno. L. Rodgerson on Main Street. All the members are urged to attend as this is to be an important business meeting. Sunday school, 9:46 a. m. Depart mental t'lttfrscs. Worship services, 11 a. m. True sayings: "From the bank of lifg no one can take out more than he puts 'in." Subject: "The Need for Crucified Lives." time has come when the Cross must ' come off froip our church spires, our stained glass windows, our necklaces, and our watch chains and get into our hearts and lives if the Church of God is to fulfill its mission and purpose in the world. The above subject is one of great importance both to the saved and unsaved; there fore, we invite all who will to come and worship with us. ' Bear Graaa The regular services ot the Pres byterian church will be held in the school house auditorium at Bear Grass Sunday, October 6 at 7:80 p. m. Make this service your service by coming and worshiping with us.
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