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Tit-e Diwoke Dem-M 1 Year, In AdviBM, "FOR COO, FOR COUNTRY AND FOR TRUTH." Single Copy 5 Ccotak VOL. 37 PLYMOUTH, N.C., FRIDAY, OCT. 16, 1925 / / Pretty Wedding An unusually pretty wedding occured here Wednesday morn ing at eleven o’clock when Miss Neva Ausbon,-daughter of Mr. and Mrs. W. Fletcher Ausbon, became the bride of Mr. William Allan Crockett of Hampton, Va , who is a government draftsman at that place. The wedding ceremony was performed in-Grace Episcopal church by Rev, C. R. Williams of Creswell, who supplied for Rev. Theodore Partrick who is in New Orleans attending an Episcopal conference. The church was beautifully decorat ed with potted plants and flow ers with a background of native pine and white heather. The im pressive ring ceremony of that church was used, Mrs. E. C. Caton of Hampton, Va., sister of the bride, officiated as dame of honor while Mr. Charles C. Cnr tis of Hampton, Va., acted as best man. The groom’smen were H. R. Livvers, of Hampton, and E. G. Arps, and the bride’s . maids were Mrs, H. R. Livvers, of Hampton, and Mrs. E. G. Afrps, sisters of the bride. Miss Miriam Ausbon, another sister, beautifully sang, “Sweet est Story Ever Told.” The brid al party entered to the strains of Lohengrin’s Wedding March, rendered on the pipe organ by Mrs. Robert Johnston. The bride entered on her fath er’s arm, who gave her away. She wore a beautiful cuckoo brown, go'd lace and georgette costume with accessories to match and a beautiful corsage of Brides Rose3 and Lilly of Valley tied with white tulle. Immediately after the cere mony the happy brids and groom left on the northbound Norfolk Southern train' for New York and other places of interes where thdy are spending their honeymoon. The out-of-town guests were Dr, and Mrs. A. Tyler Hull, Mrs. Robert Tenniss, Mrs. J. Douglas Freelman, Miss Clara Smith and Mr. William Crockett of Hamp ton, Va.. and Miss Elizabeth Respass of Washington, Card of Thanks We wish to thank all those who so kindly remembered us during the late illness and death of our beloved husband and fath er, Mr. S. S. Aumack. Also to those who sent floral offerings, and extended other courtesies, we deeply and lovingly appre ciate their kindness and thought fulness. Mrs. S. S. Aumack and children, Mackeys, N, C. Fourteen Known to Have Drowned. Eua Gallic, Fla.—The pleasure boat Clara B, owned by Capt. Ed. Arno d of Malabar. Fla., and under charter to the Melbourne farms, capsized when attempting to turn about just outside gabanstian Inlet, 27 miles south of here fourteen are known to have drowned while several are reported missing. .A rough sea made rescue work almost impossible while those who were saver are badly cut from be ing thrown against the rock jetties. The bodies rescued and brought here are those of Mrs. L. Davidson, wife of the manager of the Melbourne /arras: a MV. Roach and his 12 year old *on and a Mr. Salmon, all of Wichita, ^Th^remainder of the party is said to have come from Wichita and sur rounding territory last Thursday to |pok over property of the Melbourne garms company. 33 Years Ago -IN Washington County Items gathered from issue of The Roanoke Beacon published Friday, Oct. 14, 1892 Mr. R. H. Cobb made a flying trip to Virginia this week. Mr. and Mrs. S. M. Wha ley have been visiting in Nor folk this week. Hon. L. C. Latham will address the people here on Monday night, Oct. 24th. Dr. Thomas Woodley of Winston was in town this week visiting his neice, Mrs. T. J. Lewis. Rev. W, B. Moore, wife and son spent several days in the country this week the guests of Mr. and Mrs. J. N. Padgett. This was a dry town on Wednesday so far as milk go es. Mr. Garrett’s wagon hav ing been turned over before reaching town and the milk spilt. Mr, A. S. Leggett and bride arrived from Baltimore .yesterday afternoon and are the guests of the grooms par ents, Mr. and Mrs. A. J. Leggett. 600 FARM BOYSJFAIR WEEK BOYS WILL COME FROIVJ SIXTY COUNTIES AND WILL BRINO FATHERS ALONG. Raleigh. “The North Carolina State Fair is going to be a mighty big event in the lives of about 600 farm boys,” say* Roy H. Thomas, state superintendent of agricultural education, who is now busy making preparations to take care of the agricultural high school boys during fair week. '“Coming from 60 counties, this will ) e the first trip to the State Fair for a majority of the boys. Spending one half day judging the best livestock in the state, another haf day judging ex cellent samples of crops, seeing the Ltate-Carolina football game and at teding a banquet give nby Dr. E. C. Brooks of State College—these events, as well as may others on the program, are going to make indelible and worth while impressions on the minds of these future farmers. “During the four years that the con tests have fceen held there has been an increased interest on the part of the fathers of the boys. The first year we j bad about 200 boys and not a single j father accompaied his boy. Last year • about half the boys brought their fath e-s along. This year nearly every appli- j cation that comes in for a reservation says: ‘Save a place for dad—he's com ing with me.’ ” New Car Sales In State Decline. New car sales in North Carolina dur ing August showed a drop of 1,610 from the 6,602 total for August, 1924, , according to figures released by the | North Carolina Automotive Associa tion. There were 4,902 new cars titled in North Carolina in August, 1925, 3, 0S6 of which were Fords. Buncombe, with 290, led in new car scales, while Mecklenburg, with 262, was second. Cuilford, with 230, was third and Wake with 229 was fourth. Truck sales were 425, of which 322 were Fords. Vance county with 35 sales tops the list and Wake with 23 is | second. Last year’s truck figures are not available. The decline in cars is attributed to Ford dealers and dealers in other makes of cars being unable to secure delivery of new cars. There was a tremendous shortage during the entire monthj>f August,., — —. " - Chamber of Com merce Revived A very enthusiastic meeting: was held Wednesday night in the Federation Hall for the pur pose of reviving the Chamber of Commerce. There were about a score present and a great deal of interest manifested. A. L. Alexander was elected president with D. A. Hurles sec retary and treasurer. W. H. Clark, T. C. Burgess and R. P. Walker.were named as vice-pre sidents. A membership commit tee was appointed for the pur pose of visiting the people and to persuade them to become members of this organization. This committee is composed of P. M. Arps, J. R. Campbell and T* C. Burgess,' and^ust as we go to press we are informed that they have met wtth unusual suc cess. The next meeting will be held in the Federation Hall Monday night, and it is hoped that all the people who have the interest of Plymouth at heart will attend this meeting and help in the for mation of an organization badly needed in any ambitious com munity. Subscribe to The Beacon ' Quartette Goes To Rocky Mount. The male quartette of the Christian church which is com posed of Messrs. E. H. Liver man,. A. T Darden, L. T. Weede > ;d M. G. Darden, attended a Home-Coming meeting at the Christian Church in Rocky Mount iast Sunday through « speciil invitation. They rendered sev eral selections and report a splendid visit during which they were accorded every courtesy and favor possible. Girls Win at Fair It is with pride and pleasure that the people of this county received the news yesterday morning that Misses Lossie Har dison and Mildred Dixon had been awarded first prize in the demonstration work at the State Fair. This work was preliminary and the real and final contest is to beheld today, and it is prac tical!^ safe to presume that these youni ladies will represent the county in a most creditable man ner aiid bring the trophy home with them. Miss Emma Gray Morehead, county demonstrator, is with them. _ Every Star is Numbered WHAT MAN IS THERE WHO CAN FOR A CERTAINTY PLACE A TRUE VALUE ON ANY OF CREATION? WHO IS THERE THAT CAN SAY HIS STAR IS ORIS NOT DESTIN ED TO SHINE MORE BRILLIANTLY THAN ALL OTHERS? OUR CREATOR KNOWS EACH HOPE AS HE KNOWS EACH STAR BY NUMBER-AND HIS REWARD IS CERTAIN FOR THOSE WHO HEED AND LIVE IN THAT FAITH. - TO' KEEP THE LIGHT OF THAT FAITH BURNING, CHURCH ATTENDANCE IS IMPORTANT. YOU KNOW THIS IS TRUE. WHY THEN, DON’T YOU RESOLVE RIGHT NOW TO GO TO CHURCH NEXT SUNDAY? YOUR LIGHT WILL SHINE ALL THE BRIGHTER THROUGHOUT THE WEEK—IF YOU SO WILL IT. GO TO CHURCH This Sunday—Your Church Methodist Church Rev. W. G. Lowe, Pastor Sunday school, 9:45 a. m. Morning service, 11 o’clock. Evening service, 7:30 o’clock. Except second Sundays Mid-week prayer service, Wed nesday 7:30 p. m. Baptist Church Rev. O. W. Sawyer, Pastor Sunday school, 9:45 a. m. ' Morning service, 11 o’clock. R Y P.U. 6:45 p. m. Evening service, 7:45 o’clock. Mid-week prayer service, Wed nesday 7:30 p. m. Christian Church Rev. W. J. Burrus, rastor Sunday school, 9:45 a. m. Services, 11 a. m. every Sunday. Christian Endeavor, 6:45 p. m. Sunday evening service,.7:45 p m Mid-week prayer service, Wed nesday 7:30 p. m. Episcopal Church Rev. Theodore Partrick Sunday school 9:45 a. m. Morning service, 11 o’clock Evening service, 7:30 o’clock. Except Third Sundays FEDERATIONS FEDERATION HALL OVER J. R. CAMPBELL’S STORE MEN’S I ' LADIES' Every Thursday evening at 7:30 | Every Tuesday Afternoon at 3:30 S. S. Aumack. The death of Mr. S. S. Aumack on October 7th removes from earth a worthy and very influ ential citizen of Washington County. He had been in declin ing health for some time. He was born in Hertford County on November 23rd, 1862. Wh( n quite a young man he came to Washington County and ma-ried Miss Mary M. Starr, of Skinner; - ville, November 6th, 1890. He faithfuflv served the Norfolk Southern Radroad as sleamboat enginee. for thirty yes.rs, Dol ing his residence here he has sfl ways enjoyed the confidence, love and hospitality of his neigh bors. As a man lie was Sj mpathe tic, charitable and practical, he never allowed the needy to suf fer under his observation. As a friend he was ever ready to serve and sacrifice time and en ergy for those who we’e in dis tress. As a husband, none held dearer the relations of husband and wife than he, affectionate and faithful in all things pertain ing to home purity. He could not have found a more worthy, faithful or more helpful a companion than Miss Mary M. Starr. A woman of marked ability, serene piety and £reat industry. Through the years of his arduous labors she boraJier share with faithfulness and success, and during his years of suffering untiringly she was ever near him to render her aid and sympathy. She was by his bedside in St. Christopher Hos pitaljn Norfolk when the Death Angel called him to the Beauti ful Beyond. As a father his love for his children was seen in his devotion to them. He was tender in his dealings, giving them careful instructions, joining them in their innocent pleasures, doing all in^his power to make home a delightful place. As a citizen his patriotism can not be question. Love for his state and nation burned bright upon his heart. And he not only felt it a privilege but a duty to do all in his power to better the conditions in his community. He was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and was always faithful to its service. The funeral service was con ducted at home by Rev. A, B. Withes, his pastor, and Rtjv. R. L. Hethcox, the M. P. minister. The service was cone uded at the grave by the Masons, as he was a loyal member of that or der The remains were laid to rest in the family cemetery at Mrs. G. L. Davenport, from whence he will rise to greet us on the Resurrection Morn. The last extension of admira tion and affection was shown him by the large and beautiful collection of flowers contributed. Besides his devoted wife he leaves two daughters, Mrs. C. L. Everett of Edenton and Mrs S. A. Saunderson of Aulander and six grand-children, also two si3 ters, Mrs. Cilia McConnico of Norfolk and Mrs. J. J Chesson of near Roper. The entire community extends its deepest sympathy to the be reaved fam ly. Mrs. W. B. Chesson Messrs. Roy Davenport and Matthew Davis motored tc Jamesville last night. Mr. E. H-Liverman and child ren motored to Elizabeth Citj last Saturday on business. CAUSEWAY TO HAF BOR ISLAND TO BE BUILT: LOG EXPORTS PLEDGED. Wilmington.—Two statements *1 A'i here were received with great enthu siasm by the people of Wilmington as they materially concern the develop ment of Wilmington as a resort center and as a port. The first was announcement by the N Tidewater Power Company that con tract has been signed in New York City by the A. E. Fitkin interests, owners of the traction company, for an automobile causeway to extend from the mainland at Wrightsville Sound to Harbor Island adjoining Wrightsville Beach. The second was the statement by C. S. Powell, representing foreign shipping interests, that the port of Wilmington had been selected over Norfolk and Charleston as the point of exportation of four hundred car loads of hardwood logs. -> The causeway v/ill be built with dredges and will be 200 feet at the base and 50 feet wide at the top with hard surface for automobiles. The work together with development of small islands for tourist residences between Wrightsville Beach and the mainland will represent an expendi ture of nearly a half million dollars, and will really make Wrightsville an inland beach. The causeway will be the ocean terminus of North Carolina Route 20 from the mountains to the sea. The exportation .of hardwood logs ' 'Till mean the coming vto Wilmington of the Strachan Shipping Company, owners of steamers. In the initial shipments there will be 20,000 logs which will be used for automobile bodies abroad. This will develop a new line of port business for North Carolina, which will greatly expand in the future. The fact that Wilmington was se lected over other nearby ports is an indication of the growing importance of the State’s only deepwater port. Two Meet Instant Death. Jefferson.—News has reached Jeffer son by telegram from Raven’s Ford, Swain County, of the accidental and instant death at that place of two well known Ashe county men, W. W. Par Iter, of West Jefferson, and J. F. Blackburn, of Crumpler. The men were doing construction work at Ravens Ford and it is presumed that some accident at the work resulted fatally to them. Relatives have requested that the bodies be shipped here for burial; and as both men are prominent in the or der of Odd Fellows, it Is announced that the Order will conduct the burial exercises at Crumpler. Negro Has About 50 Children. Dunn.—“I’ve been the husband of five women and am the father of be tween forty-five and fifty children,” said John McKelthan, 71-year-old Sampson county negro, who vi ited Dunn this week. “Uncle” John sa d he was not sure of the rmjn’oer of his ions and daughters but knew it to b? above forty-five. The youngest chil l is one year old, he said. The father of many children said he would not know some of the eldest if he met them. And that statement probably is true. A Dunn merchant relates an incident bearing it out. The merchant says that the darkey was in his store some time ago when a negro wopian walked up to him and said: “Howdy pa.” The father apparently didn’t know Jiis child, which proved to be one born to his first w.fe. New Sites Available For College. Kinston.—The enlarged plant of the Atlantic Christian College at Wilson will care for an enrollment of 300 to 500 students, according to President Howard Hilley. About 150 are receiv ing instruction now. Hundreds more could be enrolled if there was room for them, Prof. Hilley said.* He indi cated that several new sites were available for the institution in or near Wilson. “We have only six acres now,” he stated. “A college can’t be built on six acres of ground these days.” The college is the largest institution of learning of the Disciples of Christ In the territory between Virginia and i Texas. President Hilley, who is the youngest executive of tr college in the United States, said it was not planned to make it an unusually large affair. ' “We will be satisfied when we can care r for 500 students,” be stated. He came here to confer with local trustees.