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Trial Of (Criminal Docket Is Nearin?? r Close Late Today (Continued from page one) admitted participating in the Wil liamston robbery, and Wiggins ai so admitted stealing a pistol from the Atlantic Hotel. Evidence was offered in tfVd-cases" but judgment was not pronounced immediately in any or the cases. \~ Dennis Wynne, charged with as saulting Charles Davis. Williamston merchant, with a deadly weapon with intent to kill and rob. denied his guilt in the case After hearing evidence in a num ber of cases, a trial by jury was or dered for LeRoy Davis, who stands charged with breaking into the Famiville-WiHidward -I^nUjeF Com pany's commissary with mtenl to rob. Two witnesses were heard in the case before Judge Nimocks re cessed court late in the afternoon Matthew Crandall. charged w ith breaking into the home of Mrs Bet-1 ? l ? Rulliu k and wUtalmg a sum pf money, pleaded guilty, the court withholding judgment until sc^nei tirru today Larger Attendance Is Re|>orted At Church Services On Sunday (Continued from page one) Rev John L Goff reports fair at- ! tendance at the two services in the { Christian Church where he is hold ! ing a series of services each evening ! during the week Mr. Goff is .speak ing on "Great Choices" made con cerning Jesus during the last week of His earthly life. The church quar tette and the Maple Grove quartette will sing during the meeting. Com munion service will be held in con nection with the Thursday evening service Church and Bible School attend ance showed an increase Sunday over any for the past month. The report is as follows Baptist Christian Episcopal Holiness Methodist Presbyterian Totals s.s. 118 120 22 123 04 25 502 VP. 15 11 -4 3 39 Church A.M. PM 11U 44 135 65 48 . 18 125 225 HO 52 35 543 404 flight Danm#e ('Mimed ity 11 nl el hire ImhI renin# lighted cigai ette. ? fire daritaged a ! mattress, bunted up a window shade- ; and partly charred a window sill in a Geo- Reynolds Hotel run hi here last ' night at 11 o'clock. A guest had reg- ; istered late in the afternoon and was ' assigned to the third-floor room, but ' lie had beeiruut uf the iuuiii several 1 hours when the fire was discovered, j Few guests were disturbed and oth- , eis did not leave tin building The' fire was brought under control with ' truck equipment and no connection J with the water mains was necessary. Yesterday w as a busy day for lo xai volunteer firemen, the cat! to ther hotel being the third received since j mid-afternoon. ( Itoral ( lob To I'reneot (.aolala Here Friday ISiplit -Momhers of tin* Choral-Club will present John Stamer's Cantata, "The Crucifixion". at the Episcopal church Friday night at 8 15 The public is j cordially invjled to attend BABY CHIC KS: LARGE HI SKY chicks from N C. and U. S. Ap pmved flocks only. Ail popular breeds Hatches each Tup-y^y nod Thursday. Phone 241-1. Lancaster's! Hatchery Windsor, N. C ml2-19-26-a2 will gIve VERY cheap rate on any paint job, either contract or per hour. Work guaranteed satis factory. Call Shep Roebuck. 69-J E Main Street. WilliamstonN . C. FOR SALE: CABBAGE AND COL lard Plants. Early Jersey and ! Charleston Wakefield cabbage plants. Pecan Grove Farm, H. C. Green, Williamston, N. C. m8-15 22-29 MAKES FRIENDS Making an impromptu appear anrr in front of the courthouse here yesterday morning. J. M. Broughton candidate for gover nor. earned friend.** rich! and left. PonnKinf a pleasing personal ity. the candidate was said to have done more solid, old-time politicing in the shortest length of time than any other candidate ever to come here before him. His appearance was marked by the absence of managers, state or local. After a short stay here, he continued to Elisabeth City and from there to Man too where he made an address last evening. He plans to return to this coun ty for a day's stay in the next two or three weeks. Christian Endeavor Will Meet Saturday Large numbers of the Christian j youth of the county are expected to | attend the county Christian Endea vor convention to be held at Cross Hoads on Saturday of this week, re ports from the officers of the organ j i/.ution stating that an entertaining ! program had been planned and that I an attendance record was anticipat ed Limited to one day, the convention opens that morning at 10:30 o'clock and closes at 2:15. A picnic dinner will be served. While the program lists two main J addresses during the session, short talks of an impromptu nature are being included as added features. All members of Christian Endeavor societies throughout the county are urged to attend the meeting G. C. Bland is president of the convention and Miss Loretta Osborne is secretary Rev. J M Perry is adult adviser. luteal I irru IS on Distributor For LtiSalles 4 ml (.adillacs Chas H Jenkins and Company was recently appointed distributor for LaSalle qptfl Cadillac cars in this territory. This lirm mrKTailetfl !bf | Pontiac, Buick and Oldsmobile. At their garage on Washington Street, they have a number of the new LaSalles and Cadillacs on dis play. Interested parties desiring a demonstrated ? w^k-be accommodat ed and this firm is extending a cor dial welcome to the people of east ern Carolina to see these new cars. I'ruyer Service H ill lie Held it Ltpcal iJuircli Wednesday -A?u\enty-iinnute ~prayei service will he held at the Methodist church Wednesday evening it 7'30 oVt'-'-k. All members are invited to be pres ent for this brief service during Holy Week. Choir practice . will also be held Wednesday night. THE RECOliD SPEAKS . . . Martin County motorists bare ly missed getting on the safety honor roll last week when a mi nor automobile accident was re ported near here on the Wash ington Highway to further boost the gain in number of wrecks this year over the number a year ago; No one was hurt and very little damage ?$28- was done when the cars of Bill Abbitt and Mrs W. T. Culpepper, of Eliza beth City. _ figured in a minor? crash at the intersection of Ske wai key Lane and the Washing ton Road. The record remains virtually unchanged, for In the eleventh week of last year there were no wrecks reported in the county The following tabulations of fer a comparison of the accident trend: first, by corresponding weeks in this year and last and for each year to the present time. Eleventh Week Comparison Accidents Inj'd Killed Dam'ge 1940 1 0 0 $ 28 1939 0 0 0 000 Comparison To Date 1940 22 lb 0 $2138 1939 751 875 SEE The Hanison Shoppe FOR YOUR EASTER Dresses Hats Accessories The Hanison Shoppe Loeatod Next To Po?t Of fire County Vi oman Dies Home In Griffins Ton ns hip M onday (Continued from page one) union four children were born and they all survive. They are Mrs. Oscar Roberaon. Asa J. Hardison and Ira T Hardison. who live in the home community, and Mrs. W O. Griffin, of Wittiamston She is also survived by one sister, Mrs Lucy Hardison, and one brother. Mr William Whit ley, and the following grandchildren, Evelyn, Louise and Elizabeth Grif fin, Landy Griffin, Jr., Thelma, Le ona Hazel and George Hardison and Henry Roberson Her passing will leave sadness not only in her immediate family, but u will be felt throughout the whole community. Widowed early in life she assumed the responsibilities of the head of her family and her sons and daughters today bear witness to how well she fought her fight. As a neighbor she always was ready to accept tier responsibilities w hich she did quietly and generously. But most of all her loving ministrations will be missed by her children and grand children. her presence having brought much joy to their lives In early life she joined the Primi tive Baptist Church and for many years got much satisfaction out of that communion. Funeral services were held this afternoon at 3 o'clock at the home with Elder Perlie Getsinger. Rev. W. B. Harrington. Rev M. L. Ambrose, of Roper, and Rev. D W. Arnold, of Washington, officiating Interment was in the Hardison Mill cemetery. Judge Nimocks In Address To (fraud Jury Here Monday (Continued Kom page one) conditions warrant it." Bringing his address to a close, the jurist warned againstJjte_ffraf(icfl of confining" minors in the common jail with old or seasoned offenders. Keep them separate by all means, for 1 have seen too many cases where crime flourished because minors, were thrown with seasoned m* i nals." He directed the jurors to see that the law governing the incarcer ation of youths is enforced, and in structed the jury to recommend to authoiitu n that a place be pr vided if no such place is now avail able for keeping youthful offenders. Mr. Allen Osborne headed the jury as foreman Other mem hers: L A L'room, Joel Muse. J I). Leggett, J F. Council. W. B Weaver. E. O. Wynne, R. L. Stallings, Joe Moye, S C. Kay, Oscar B Robersoh, Joseph S Holliday, Mancy Roberson, Pete Warrington, Arthur Peel, Jack Smith, W M Meyers, J. P Simp FOR COUNTY TRKASIJRKR I hereby announce my candidacy for Treasurer of Martin County, sub ject to the Democratic Primary on May 25 WARREN H. BIGGS. C. J. SAWYER, M. I). WINDSOR. N. C. Practice Limited To Eye, Ear. Nose and Throat. Office Hours: 9 to 12; 2 to 5 m!5-tf j NOTICE SERVING SUMMONS BV PUBLICATION North Carolina, Mai tin County. In The Superior--Court; Town of Williamston vs. Kansome Johnson and Any and All other Persons claiming an interest in the Subject Matter of this Proceeding. The defendant. Ransome Johnson, and Any and All other Persons {claiming an interest in the Subject Matter of this Proceeding, will take notice that an action entitled as above has been commenced in the Superior Court of Martin County, N C.. in which proceeding said petition jer is asking that it be allowed to condemn certain lands to enlarge the Town's Cemetery wherein the defendant claims an interest. Said lands being described as follows: Beginning at a post or stake the western corner of the lot on which the Free Public Col. School House was situated and being nearly oppo site to the Southern boundary of the public burying ground belonging to the Town of Williamston and on the West side of the Hamilton Road and about two hundred and twenty (220) feet from said road, running thence south forty degrees west two hun dred eighteen (218) feet to another post or stake a corner, thence a south easterly course and parallel with said Hamilton road and southwest era boundary of said old Free Pub lic Col. School House lot two hun dred (200) feet tp another post or stake a corner, thence north forty degrees east two hundred and eigh teen (218) feet to a post or stake the southern corner of said old Free Pub- i lie Col. School House lot, thence a northwesterly course along and with the western boundary tine-of- the I school house lot several times above j named two hundred (200) feet to Um I beginning, containing by measure ment one (1) acre more or less, and being the same land deeded to Ran some Johnson by John R. Lanier and wife, said deed being recorded in ' Book V at page 676 of the Martin County Public Registry. Said defendant will further take notice that he is required to appear before the Clerk of (he Superior Court of Martin County at his of fice in Williamston, North Carolina, on or before the 28th day of April, 1940, and answer or demur to said petition, copies of which have been | ftted In said Office, or petitioner will | apply to the Court for the relief de I manded in the petition. 'Hiis the 18th day of March, 1940 L. B. WYNNE, Clerk of Superior Court, Iml9-4t Martin County, N. C. Complaints Against Tax Valuations Are Filed Before Board (Continued from pace one) explained that $1,500 worth of tim ber had been aold from 280 acres of Conoho land and asked that the val uation be dropped from $1,500 to $700 Appearing before the board. W. H. and R. L. Coburn explained that a ' tractor and due purchased by them after January 1 had found their way lit the Ulx books. Tbey also asked that, the valuation of $600 placed on three 12-year-old mules be reduced to $$00. Mrs Kate B. York explained that fire had damaged a tract of land of hers in Bear Grass Township, that there were only ten acres cleared with,an old house and one tobacco bam on the property, and asked that the valuation be altered. The board reduced the assessment from $3,1M to $2,500. Appearing before the board. G. P Hall. Williamston fire chief, pointed out that most counties do not charge ' firemen any poll tax and asked that the 17 volunteer members of the Wilhamiton company be relieved of payment. No action was taken, the board explaining that the request would receive consideration after an investigation. The assessed valuation of (23.000 on the Sherrod farm in Hamilton Township was unchanged Stating that he bought a piece of land for (1,300 and had sold (300 worth of timber off it in Poplar Point, V. C. Taylor asked the board to reduce the valuation figure. TTie board dropped the taxable figure from (1,800 to (1,300. ONE PRACTICALLY NEW CORN mill and three horse International engine for sale or will trade for good milk cow. Mill will iiinllMHnli' els corn per hour. G. C. Jenkins, j ml5-3t VOL' CAN GO Fl'RTHER IF YOll will change to Texaco Motor Oil. now insulated against cold and heat. It sells; for 25c a quart Harrison Oil Company HAVOLINE?THE FINEST MOTOR oil that money and skill can pro duce. Havoline keeps your engine ; clean, a 100% Pennsylvania oil. Harrison Oil Company. 89c 3 PAIRS ?2.57 Our licfiuUir 97c Grade EASTER HOSE SALE ONLY 4 DAYS Wednesday, Thursday, Friday And Saturday SE-LING and HILLCREST NEW COLORS! Audacious Lively Joyous Pensive A new stoek of these lovely hose arrived to day, just in time for EASTER. 2 and 3 Thread HOSE 89c Belk- Tyler Company Williamston, N. C. CADILLAC MOTOR CAR DIVISION GENERAL MOTORS SALES CORPORATION Announces the Appointment oj CHAS. H. JENKINS & COMPANY as CADILLAC-LaSALLE DISTRIBUTOR FOR WILLIAMSTON AND VICINITY IT IS with ii ((real deal of pleasure that we announce the appointment of this new sales and service organization?Chas. H. Jenkins, President?as Cadillac-LaSalle distributor for Williamston and vicinity. You are cordially invited to inspect the beau tiful new V-8 l.aSalles, and the distinguished new < iadillacs now on display at their showroom?and to iff the modern equipment and service facilities now at the disposal of Cadillac-I-aSalle owners. The two new LaSailes and the five new (iadillaca present everything that's fine in motoring, and everything that's new for 1940. Yet their eost is surprisingly low and, this year, they are even more economical! We invite you to see and drive these superb new cars at your earliest convenience. tyreAentina TWO NEW LaSALLES FIVE NEW CADILLACS
The Enterprise (Williamston, N.C.)
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