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(Advertisers Will Fnd Our Col smi a Latchkey to Over Sixteen Hundred Martin County Homes VOLUME XXXIV—NUMBER 4 31 CASES ARE NOW ON DOCKET FOR SUPERIOR COURT Term Gets Under Way in Williamston Monday; ' Judge Harris Presides ♦ Thirty-one criminal cases had been docketed yesterday for trial in the Martin County Superior court con vening next Monday in Williamston, it was learned fro ma review of the court records filed in the office of the i court clerk, Mr. R. J. Peel. Judge W. C. Harris, of Raleigh, comes to this county for his first thne to pre side over a term of Martin Superior court. He is an able jurist and is recog nized as a firm judge. The thirty-one criminal cases, con stituting one of the smallest dockets prepared lor a term of superior court in this county in several months, are scheduled for trial during the first three days of next week, the civil cal endar going into effect next Thurs day. Forty-two cases are listed on (he civil calendar for trial during (he two-weeks term. As a whole, both the criminal and civil dockets are of no great im portance, the most serious crimes, probably being preferred in four house-breaking cases. The docket is a varied one, carrying around twelve different types of case's. Larceny and receiving charges lead the list with nine. Assaults are also common, there being seven cases preferring that type of charge. And then there are four cases charging the defendants with driving automobiles while under the influence of liquor, two more charging seduction, four charging house-break ing and one each charging fornifica tion and adultery, cruelty to animals, affray and abandonment. Eighteen of the cases go to the su perior court on appeal from sentence* meted out in the county court. Four others were continued at previous terms of the superior court, and six were ordered placed on the docket fol lowing preliminary hearings before Judge J. W. Bailey in the recorder's court. Only three case* were enter ed by warrants. ADD 500 MORE REVENUE MEN m 0 Strenuous Campaign Plan* ned Against All Dry Law Violators Washington, March 12.—Develop- I ment of a new and more strenuous "plan of. campaign" against dry law violators, built around the addition of 500 new dry agents, was made known today by Prohibition Director Wood-1 cock. Within recent days, Woodcock said. j k circular, has been dispatched to all' prohibition administrators, deputies. and instructors throughout the coun try detailing what is expected of them. They have been ordered to submit, in rplay, a plan of future operation in their territories, detailing the use to which the new agents authorized by congresa will be put. "We want to have a definite plan of action in every section before July 1, the prohibition director said. "There is no use in having increased facilities unless there is a plan of campaign to employ them." The purchase of $50,000 worth of au- ( tomobiles lor use by the dry forces t also was announced. Bids will be sent j out shortly, Woodcock said, in orderj that they nay be delivered before July 1. They will be light fast cars, costing lest than SI,OOO apiece, he added. , I Sunday Services At The Local Christian Church Owing to the illness of the pastor, services were suspended last Sunday at the ChristiiMi Church. Services will be held next Sunday morning only as the pastor will be out of town in the evening to (ill a previous speaking en gagement. AU the memebers ar urg ed to be present for this extra service, and we welcome visitors at" all meet-j ings of this church. Sunday School and Christian Endeavor will meet at • the regular hours. j Begin Revival Meeting at Holiness Church Tuesday Beginning next Tuesday, Rev. Sr. A. Fann, oT Tarboro, will conduct a series of revival services in the local PenUcoatßl Holiness Church. It was not deftnit*|y announced, but it is un derstood that Rev. Mr. Fann wilt be assisted in the work. The public is invited to attend. » ♦—* Hawaiians To Oive Concert In Evtritts Monday Night • Kaiama's native Hawaiian* will re turn for their third engagement in the Everett* School auditorium next Monday night, Principal Hix stated today. There ere sin people in the group. THE ENTERPRISE 1857 Newspaper Tells Make Crows Commit Suicide Every since Egypt had its pla gues, subsequent generations have had theirs in one form or another Today, we have the boll weevil, com borers and numerous other insects that prey upon and destroy crops. Back in 1857, crows were apparently one of the pests, for Augustus Moore, editor of the Democratic Banner, a paper pu blished here, offered the following remedy in his issue of June 25, that year, the following measure for re lief: "Take a horse hair two inches long, tie a knot at one end, run it FEW VETERANS HERE RECEIVE BONUS MONEY » Second Supply of Applica tion Blanks Received Here Is Exhausted More than $1,000,000 have been dis tributed to ex-soldiers in North Car olina during the past several days, but veterans in this county have received very little of that amount, according to reports coming from various sources. A colored man, named Jestes, received this week a check from the regional office for approximately S2OO, and one or two other ex-soldiers in the county are said to have received their bonus checks, but the number is limited. Several veterans' loan checks have been presented at the local bank, but they belonged to residents of other counties, it was stated. Exhausted shortly after the bill was passed in Congress a few days ago, the supply of application blanks has been replenished here, but the addi tional supply has practically been ex hausted again, It was learned from the local post office yesterday afternoon. An order for 500 blanks has been placed by the bjgyl postoffice, but is not probable that: the forms will be re ceived here within the next several days as the national supply ran short and the printers have been unable to meet the demand made by the vet erans. Martin County veterans are eagerly awaiting answers to their applimations, many of which were filed more than ten day# ago. It was announced by tl& regional office at Charlotte that two weeks or more would be required to examine the applications and issue checks, that the applicants would hardly receive their checks before the two weeks were out, and in some cakes a longer time might be required. Manager J. S. Fittman, of the Char- Ipttc office, stated yesterday that ap proximately $1,000,000 has been dis tributed to World War veterans in North Carolina since the new veterans l>o:ius act went into effect. Fittman estimated that between 901 and 95 per cent of the veterans in the State would take advantage of the act which permits them to borrow up to 50 per cent of the face value of their certificates. Applications continue to pour into the office without a let up, he said, es timating that 25,000 already had been received. Young Peopled Service at Baptist Church Here Next Sunday being the third Sun day in ths month, the morning church service will be keyed to the younger element in the church. a Also, the doors of the church will be opened for the reception of mem bers at this time. And it is annunoced that if there arc any candidates for baptism, a baptismal service will be held at one of the services Easter Sun day. Sunday night the pastor will preach on, "Jesus Before Pilate." The congregation is happy that Mr. and Mrs, Dred Darden are back in Williamston, and the local church, again. Also, the congregation and pastor takes notice that Mrs. I* A. Critcher ai.d Mtle Miss Sara Cone are boh in the hospital at Washington. Our prayer i* that both may speedily be [restored to their families, friends and church. Presbyterians Announce Their Sunday Services Sunday Hnrdi !**» I*ll. 'The Church WHfa An Open Door." True Sayinga: "Anyone can tear down, But it takes a master to build." Church School at MS A. M. Worship Service an 4 Sermon ai" 11 ASM. Subject—'"Use or LOSE" Robereon'a Farm Sunday School at 2:30 P. M. ' Prayer Meeting Thursday NighU at 7:30 P. M. Bear Qraaa Usual service* at 7:30 P. M. COME and help us build up the Church of God ifi Martin County. Williamston, Martin County, North Carolina, Friday, March 13,1931. through a grain of corn, the grains broadcast over your farms. The crow will awallow the grain—the hair sticks out at the mouth, and produces irritation and inflamation, which causes the crow to commit suicide by clawing his throat for relief. This is no humbug." Note: The above item was taken from the Democratic Banner is sue of June 25, 1925, now owned by Mr. Warren Biggs who has a collection of old newspapers, some of which are more than 100 years old. 13 PERMITS TO MARRY ISSUED IN FEBRUARY —s — l — Per Cent Increase in White Couples Over January i ban Cupid staged a comeback in J this county last month when marriage ; lienccs were issued by Register of Deeds J. Sahl Getsinger to thirteen Couples. The comeback, while not a complete one, is accredited to white couples, the number of licenses issued to colored people having dropped from five in January to three in February, while the number of licenses issued to white coupls was increased from five to ten, or a gain of 100 per cent. The percentage gain in licenses to white couples is believed to be the greatest in several months. It was one of the few times up until the last few months that the number of licenses issued to white couples was grater than the number issued to colored people in ' this county. The names of the contracting par ties: White John W. I.eggett and Mattie Wynn, both of Martin county. Thos. Edison Gardner, of Wake county and Mary Klixabeth Rawls, of this county. Thomas S. Holliday, of Winches tec, Va., and Velma Roebuck, of Rob enonville. Robert T. Harrison, of Pantego and Nellie E. Teel, of Williamstoii. Robert L. Coburn and Martha I. Harrison, of Williamston. Alton B. Corey and Glendora Col train, of Martin county. Denni* L. Holliday and Kffie Har rel.l, of Martin county. James Herman Biggs and Allie Bert Bailey, of Martin county. Ben Ira Hardison and Martha Hilda Peel, of Martin county. Sherwood Leslie Roberson and Ruth Evelyn Barnhill, of Robersonville. Colored Booker T. Teel and Winnie Cof field, of Robersonville. George Andrews and Marjorie Bon ner, of Martin county. Willie Clifton Davis and Fannie K. Bagley, of Williamston. County Teachers Hold Sixth Meeting Here The Martin County teachers held their sixth'and last meeting of the cur rent term here last Saturday afternoon when a short assembly program was rendered. Under the direction of their teacher, Miss Williams, the Everetts glee club and toy orchestra entertained the group. A nominating committee to select delegates to the State Teachers' meeting in Raleigh the latter part of this month was appointed, and a few general announcements were made, the teachers repairing to the several class rooms to complete their reading circle work for the term. Firearms Handled Very Carelessly By Children The careless handling of firearms in and about town was reported a few days ago, one shot barely missing the scalp of one .of our local ministeri. The rifle ball was not directed at the preacher, but carelessness on the part of the youth almost resulted in serious injury of the man. Children, especially those of school age, are reported as exercising little care in handling rifles, and complaints are being directed against the action. To Hold Series of Revival Services At Local Church Beginning Sunday, March 29, Rev. C. T. Rogers, pastor, will conduct a series of revival service! in the local Methodist church, according to an nouncement of arrangements made a few days ago. Just how long the re vival services will continue has not been announced at this time. In announcing the series of serv ices, the pastor extended a cordial invitation to other pastors and the people at large to attend and take part in the worship programs. DOINGS OF THE LEGISLATURE No One Knows When The Law-makers Will Quit and Return Home The legislative ship, after sailing peacefully for more than two months, encountered a terrible gale in Raleigh this week, and right now there is much doubt if the thing will ever reach port. Pay period ended Saturday, indicat ing that the law-makers will quit and I return home. However, there is yet much valuable work ahead, indicat ing the law-makers will continue at their posts well into next month. The merchants turned things around in the body last Monday. The gamblers had their round Tuesday. Wetlnesday was a day of rest, the farmers going in to wage war yesterday. Minor legis lation, and much of it was squeezed in at odd times, making the week an ' outstanding one in North Carolina's legislative history. Next to taxaion, moral issues bob bed up all-important, the Senate yes terday holding up final action on the Buncombe County Betting Bill until a public hearing could IK- held. Tho bill that would provide for pari-mutucl letting is being attacked by. ministers and hundreds of others throughout the State. Well, this afternoon, the hearing will be unless the moral conscience of the law-making body is touched, the bill is likely to go through as it has already passed the house and jumped twice before the senate. | The move for a new constitution for the State was carried a step further yes(erday when (lie house passed (he (he Whedbee bill to allow vo(ing on constitutional amendments at a special election. Under the present law this may only he done at general elec tions. In a letter written Wednesday, Re* presentatiO'e J. Calvin Smith states that he will remain at his post of duty until the session is over "unless pover ty drives me back home." His per sonal Observations up to the time the time the letter was written: | "Now, as to observations, my first was after eliminating the writer, we had in this General Assembly an honest and substantial set of men, and who considered the tax burden the paramount subject for consideration, and in my opinion, at least ninety per ( cent of them are still of that opinion. Second, I soon observed that those I who undertook to talk too much on the fltHir were branded as a fool, hence I have avoided talking and have tried to listen attentively. We have been beset with all kinds of pests sent here by the power companies and other strong corporations, but of all the distur bances that has been created, the mer chants capped the stack Monday aftei'- Inoon. ... si I "We have now reached the crisis upon the question of taxation, and all have had their say except the farmers, jand why it is that the? stay home and do not come here and support their I Representatives with tßeir "presence, at last, I am unable to understand. It is my opinion that it will pay the far mers to keep at least two or three hun dred here daily during the remainder 'of the session. | "You will observe from the papers that some form of sales tax has been considered for several days, but it is my opinion that the whole tax ques tion is at this late date very much con fused and uncertain. It would not sur prise nie if this General Assembly ad journed without passing any tax bill at all, and we may have to return to consider this question. "Many other observations might be made, if so, I will let ypti hear ; from me again. I note from the Journal that Martin County's seat has never been vacant on the last day of the session, and I shall maintain this record un less poverty drives me back home. I have regreted not having seen more of yny home folks up here, and would be glad to have them come in numbers during the remainder of this session, in order that I might be able to dis cuss these matters with them. "I shall be glad to consider any sug gestion that my people wish to of fer." QUESTION BOX Q, How many white children were there enrolled in the Martin county schools last term? Q. How many colored children were there enrolled in the schools of thia county Last term? Q What was the averse* daily attendance of white children in the county schools last term? Q. What was the average daily attendance of colored children in die county schools last term? Q. In terms of instructional and allied costs how much money was lost when the certain percentage of children failed to attend school regularly? Farmers Go To Raleigh And Ask For Tax Relief TWO LOSE LIVES 1 IN FIRE TUESDAY Another Child Is Seriously Burned When Home Is Destroyed Robersonville, March 13. TWo colored children lost their lives when the little one-room house of Jim Coffield was destroyed hy fire here late Tuesday evening on the corner of Modica and Cochran Streets. When the tire was discovered, it had gained so much headway that two negro men, Mofan and Arthur Brown, working nearby, were only able to save Mary Elizabeth Saunders, three years old, leaving James I). Saunders, jr., five months old, and Hilda Ray Roberson, 11 months old, to perish in the flames. The one-room wooden structure was practically destroyed be fore an alarm was sounded, rendering volunteer firemen who responded, helpess in saving the building or ally of its contents. In addition to the two lives, everything in the humble home was destroyed with no insurance to cover the damage. The origin of the lire has not been determined, and no facts can be es tablished that would unravel the mys tery surrounding the conflagration. It was learned from reports circu lated -shortly after the tragedy that the mother of the Koberson child and the mother of the Saunders child were in the home with another woman a short while before the blaze started. They left the home anil three small children alone and had been gone only a short while when the fire was dis covered. They are at a loss to acc.ount for the blare and when questioned Wednesday they could offer no infor mation that would clear up the tragedy. Might people had been living in the one riiom, but only the three child ren were there when the fire started. Elizabeth Saunders, mother of one of th' children burned to death, lived next door and with her two children was spending the day with her mo ther, Ida Best who occupied the home with Annie Hell Koberson. The remains of the two children were buried Wednesday afternoon. ARREST TWO MEN AT LIQUOR STILL Operator Had Premonition of Agent Roebuck's " Presence Joe Wheeler James and McKinley Moore, were arrested at a liquor still In th Free Union sction of this coun ty by raiding agents, C. S. Coats, J. H. Roebuck. )■ I). Coats, and Sheriff ('. 11. Roebuck this morning. Their tftill, a 100-gallon capacity cop per plant, was destroyed by the of ficers. , - -- : - Going to the plant early'this morn ing, the 'four officers secreted them selves iir the woods and waited for the operators. The two men had just reached the still when James remarked, "My left eye is jumping. Old Joe Roebuck will be here today." The sheriff overheard the remark. Sheriff Roebuck rushed in and after chasing Moore several hundred yards caught him. Agent Coats caught James. , • Moore and James were given a hearing and went to jail in default of SI,OOO bonds. a > Clothing Specialist Holds Instructional Meet Here Miss Willie Hunker, State Clothing Specialist at the open meeting held for the women in the County here Wed nesday discussed Health and Comfort in relation to Children's Clothing, Ap pearance, Simplicity and Ease of Ad justment. Kach point brought out was well illsutrated by a collection of children's garments shotting the good and bad points in each. Samples of material made by Norjh Carolina mills suitable for children's clothes were on display. Dresses and undergarments made from inexpensive material, flour sacks etc gave suggestion as to a pos sible cut in the clothing expense. Ad dresses of the mills and patterns for garments were obtained by those in attendance. - - * Work on Hamilton Road Now Progressing Rapidly After experiencing bad weather much of last week, contractors for the hardsurfacing of five and one-half miles of Route 125 reported yesterday that operations have progressed rapid ly this weel(. Wednesday of this week the contractors had one of their most successful days, pouring approximately 1,200 feet that day. Attend Charity Supper At Club Hall Tonight The urgent need for charity relief in this community makes it the duty of every one who possibly can to attend the bene fit supper in the Woman's Club hall this evening from 6 to 8:30. The call from needy ones conti nues strong, making it almost imperative for the welfare com mittee, now completely without funds, to prepare the supper in an effort to relieve worthy cases of suffering. Extensive preparations have been made and moderate prices will be asked. Around 25 chic kens have been cooked and made into salad and oysters have been ordered, members of the wel fare committee working late last night and a greater part of today to prepare the meal. Several hun dred people are expected to take part in the worthy cause between the hours of six and 8:30. 7 CASES HEARD BY RECORDER James Hines Sent to Roads For Assault and Resist ing An Officer The last Tuesday session of the county court was hardly of more than passing importance, "Judge J. \V. Bailey calling seven minor cases, James Hines, charged with an as sault and resisting an officer, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to the roads for eighteen months, the last 12 to be suspended upon the defendant's good behavior. The case charging P. L. Baker with ail a>sault anil reckless driving, was continued. Ihe court heard and continued the case charging Jeff Little with passing a worthless check. Similar action re sulted in the case charging Lucian Bellamywith passing a worthless check. pleaded not guilty to the charges. The sentence imposed upon Roach Salshury the 17th of last, month was lifted and a nol pros was returned at the session Tuesday. TEACHERSAND PARENTS MEET Purchase Much Shrubbery To Beautify the High School Grounds The local parent-teacher association met in the grammar school •• building yesterday afternoon with a very parents attending: Principal Win. R. Watson address ed. the body, offering interesting facts in connection with attendance. He stated that a large percent of the chil dren attending the local schools were from the rural districts, especially was this true in the lower grades. The association this week purchased a large amount of shrubbery for beautifying the high school grounds. The shrubbery has been delivered. Property Re-valuation Is Pending in This County The task of revaluing all property in Martin county, scheduled for next Monday, will, again Ire postponed it was learned from Tax Supervisor T. B. Slade Wednesday. Action is being held up pending the outcome of a bill that was introduced in the legis lature this week and providing the postponement of property re-valuatiyp until January, 1933. Mr. Slade expressed himself as highly favoring the postponement of the work. It is generally believed thit the bill will go through and the post ponement will result. However, the measure had not been made law up until this morning, and in case that it isn't made law, the assessors will very likely, start work'within the next few days. Local Boy Scouts Win District Scout Banner Local Scouts forged ahead last mouth to win the district banner in the Wilson Area Council, according to the Carolina Scoutogram. The ar ticle, redd*: "Troop 27 of Williamston Kiwanis Club, Mc. Wheeler Martin, Scoutmas ter, takes first honors and the banner, with a general average of 87 per cent and Starfdara rating, making the sec ond best average in the entire council 100 points." Watch the Label On Your Paper Aa It Carries the Data Whan Your Subscription Expires ESTABLISHED 1898 ATTACK STAND OF ANTI SALES TAX GROUPS Largest Delegation Ever Before North Carolina Legislature 25 GO FROM COUNTY Nothing Definite Done by Legislature, Farmers and Landowners Await • The Outcome Farmers; several thousand of them, directed a counter charge to the at tack made by merchants early this week against the'' revenue measure ! for the support of the Mac Lean School Hill, but nothing definite was recorded.* The winners will hardly be determined before the smoke lifts. Martin County was well represent ed with 25 or more of its citizens in attendance. A report of the meeting, in part, follows: .Thousands* of farmers constituting the largest delegation that ever ap peared before a North Carolina legis lative committee yesterday voted al most unanimously their preference for the Hinsdale luxury tax bill over a general sales tax. This was despite the fact that the main purpose of the huge feathering, transferred to the Necdham B. Hroughton High School because there was no down town meeting hall large enough to accomodate such numbers, was to champion the principle of the McLean act removing support of the six months school term from ad va lorem taxes. With an earnestness and a determi nation about which there could have been do doubt, they came to plead, urge and demand that the principle of that act, obviously threatened, be maintained by the finance committees and the General Assembly. Several times, the enthusiasm of the meeting threatened to' break through all restraint but on the whole it was an orderly but desperately | earnest assemblage. | The hearing was scheduled for the Hall of the ouse of Representatives at 3 o'clock, hut with only«a fraction of th immense crowd able to get in ! side the Capitol building, the danger to life and limb became so acute in the press that well in advance of the ! hour, Speaker Willis Smith, ordered j the hall cleared and announced that j the hearing would be transferred to ! the Needbam B. Broughton High j School, the largest auditorium in Ra ■ leigh. „ Although the halls are two miles apart, the larger hall was quickly filled far beyond its seating capacity. ! The procession of those afoot stretch led the eiitire distance. Many others | rode in automobiles. All available parking space for blocks on St. Maury's i Street and intersecting streets was oc- I cupied., | , A considerable part of the crowd, 'including several of the scheduled 'speakers, were lost in the confusion of ! changing places, with conflicting ' reports being circulated as to the place of meeting. , Speaker after speaker made the prediction that if land is not relieved |of support of the six months school | term that present members of the i General Assembly need not seek re j election and others went further and predicted a revolt of the people. Solicitor T. A. McNeil made per ; haps the greatest hit of the day with a speech which forsook all rules of rhetoric in favor of the language of the farmers themselves. Mr. McNeil said that he was en gaged in court when invited to at tend the meeting and that he had gone to Judge Frank. A. Daniels who presiding for permission to leave #he ,court 'and had not only ' ; been given permission but had been told that it was his duty to attend the meeting. "This is a problem in which rail roads, power companies and even heavily taxed farms are only inci dents,he assterted. "It is a prob lem of 100,000 school children *who , are in imminent danger of losing an education, that is true of my town and scores of other towns." Mr. McNeil took a fling at Gover nor Gardner. • "Nero fiddled while Rome burned and the farmers of this State have gotten t)ie impression that rulers here are strumming a faint tune call ed the Brookings Institution while this problem goes unsolved," he shouted. "We don't give a damn whether Will Graham is appointed or elected; we don't give a danyi about the Brookings Institution and you can combine and consolidate or not, just ♦ (Continned on page four) iCsS
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