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VOL. 38
PLYMOUTH, N. C., FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 3D, 1927
NO. 42
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LOCAL NEWS
Lee Roy Harris was in Wilson
list week-end
Mr. 0. H. Lvon motored to
G'eenvide Monday.
Lue Read and Jack Peele were
inRoxo’sd Wednesday.
Mrs. 1). G Darden is visiting
at Terra Ceia this week.
Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Legget
SDsnt Sunday in Suffolk.
Mayor and Mrs. R. P. Walker
motored to Raleigh Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. George Sexton
spent Sunday in Jamesville.
Mr. and Mrs. E. II. Liverman
motored to Columbia Sunday.
Louis Phillip llornthal, Jr , c.f
Williamston, was here Sunday.
Miss Frances Warren, of
Gonetoe. was in town this week.
Mrs. Robert Hidenricht, of
Williamston, was here Sunday.
Messrs. A. T. Leary and Bosie
JJarton were in Washington Mon
day. _
Mr. H. A. Li\erraan and little
daughter Anne were in Columbia
Sunday.
Walter H. Paramote and Miss
dargaret Brown motored tc
ipothmd Neck Sunday.
Mrs. Charlie Belote, of Dur
ham, is spending a few days here
with Mrs. Byrant Jordon.
Mr. and Mrs. II. G Harrison
of Lcuisburg, are visiting Mr
and Mrs. W. C Harrison.
Pr. C. McGowan, Mrs. Marths
Parrjs and Mrs, h. A. Livermar
motored tq Wenona Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. A. S Chesson
of VVilson, are here the guest3 oi
Mr. and Mrs, B. G. Campb 11.
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Dupree, ol
(Jreensboro, were week enc
guests of Mrs. A. R. Dupree.
Messrs. Jewel] Ayers, J. S
Brown and ’L L. Gwens attendee
the fair at Williamston Tuesday
Mr and Mrs. W. B. Watts, o:
Williamston, were guests of Mr
and Mrs. L. P. Horntha! Sunday
Mr. and Mrs. Zer.o Lyon, ol
Ayden, are here this week lh<
S nests of Mr. and Mrs. L. P
"ofnthal
Mr. and Mrs. F. C. HendricI
and Mrs. Aubrey Smith, of Berk
ley, Va., spent Sunday with Mr
and Mrs. W. G- Ha.-rison.
Mr. P. W Brown was in Nor
folk this week and was accojn
panied on the return trip by hii
wife and Mrs. 0 R Leggett.
Miss Carrie Smith, of Tusca
loosa, Fla., returned home this
week after spending some tim<
here with mother Mrs. J. H
Smith.
Miss Ruby Templeton, of New
Bern, former member of th<
local School faculty, was the
gqesf of Mrs. H. V. Austin dur
ing the week-end.
Mr. and Mrs. T. F. Rogerson
of Pittsburg. Pa., are here thii
week as guests of Mr, and Mis
S. W. Beaseley. This is their firs;
v|sit her*? in about 35 years. Mr
Roberson is a former resident
FORMER SOLON
DIES AT HOME
NEAR HERE
BrNr.1- If’. B. Chcsson
The death of Mr. Charlie \V
Sneli. occured on Friday morning
at thirty minutes after seven
, o'clock, September 23. 1927. His
going cast a gloom over the entire
community He was bom in Wash
ington County, November 8, 1858,
and was 69 $ears of age. Son of
Silas H. and Frances A. Leary
Snell.
Educated at the Pantego Acad
emy. 1879; J A. W. Thompson
High School, Siler City. 1888; and
Smith's Commercial College. Lex
ington, Ky., 1892 He was a distin
guished merchant and farmer, chair
man of the Republican executive
committee of the county. Repre->
sentgtive in General Assembly from
Washington county 1887. 189! and
1909, Was a loyal member of the
masonic fraternal order and for 50
years a consistent and faithful
member of the Christian Church at
Holly Neck. Was married Novern^
ber 19, 1897 to Miss Eva V. Leg-?
get, of whom was born one son,
Mr. Charles W. Jr. Mrs. Snell, in
her most amiable and untiring mam
ner was faithful by his bedside dur
ing the four months of his illness,
rendering him her undivided atten
tion, care, love, and sympathy. All
was done fer him that medical skill
could do. He never saw Mrs. Snell
not filled with smiles of sunshine
for his comfort even though in her
heart shadow existed with sorrow.
It was said by all who know them
that their life together tyas the
most perfect exemplication of love,
Rindne-pS and congeniality and
Christian beauty of any couple they
l_
Wherever men and women were
gathered you could hear reminis
sc'cr.cis tf tl is cr that feed thing
in which Mr. Snell was identified.
He has been called of God to pass
through the doorway of death tQ
enfef into inimprtaljty, ypt his
memories are embalmed in the
hearts of his loved ones and friends
and his virtues will inspire them to
1 higher aspirations and nobler a
chievements.
While the world is on the rush
in business fulfililng duty and fol
lowing pleasure it is emminently
fitting that love and friendship and
memory should cause us to pause
and commemorate the virtues qpcj
1 many admirable qualities qf Mr.
Snell. He was always identified by
his patriotic fidelity and affection
There are few w hose death is mourn
■ by a larger and more devoted circle
of attached friends than he.
His excellent and amiable quali
ties now crowd upon our memory,
! He w'as kind, unselfish- generous
and genial. He had in the largest
measure the pride of lineage and
character, yet all his life was sub
orinate to the obligations of duty.
Where duty called he followed with
confidence; He was a recognized
counsellor and guide always direct
. ing in the paths of rectitude and
honor, a faithful sorj. a loving hus
1 band and devoted father. For a
number of years he has been a
teacher of the Bible Class at the
■ Pleasant Grove Church and loved
1 his class and manifested great in
1 terest to the end He was thoroughly
consecrated in Sunday School work,
w'as faithful until he could go no
more. Always bringing inspiration
! and radiance of sunshine in his
class, leaving with them a daily ex
ample to take with them. His class
dropped the tea of long and sacred
friendship upon his bier and lament
his death as their personal loss. The
1 beautiful floral offering was cairied
! by members of his Sunday School
’ Class.
The funeral service was h$d at
INCREASE ROAD
APPRORIATION
THIS YEAR
Washington county will spend
$ 25,073.78 on t he maintenance of
roads for the current fiscal year.
This is an increase of $2,582 94
over the previous fiscal year.
Last year the road fund expen
diture amounted to $22,490 84
Some new equipment wili be
purchased this year. A new
four wheel driver truck will be
obtained. This will cost about
$5,000. Also two new graders
wili be added to the equipment,
an expenditure of $ 1500.
This fund has been appropriat
ed to pay bridge tenders and
convict guards salaries, to im
prove ferry?, roads and convict
camps. Some of the money will
be disbursed for the maintt nance
of the convict camp.
It is hoped by the county com
missioners that the state will take
lover some of the most prominent
roads and convert them intestate
highways. Probably more roads
will be ha/dsurfaced this year.
i
New Star Route To
Columbia
Mail for Columbia and other
Tyrrell county towns is received
at least si.v hours earlier, since
the addition of the new star
route from Plymouth to the Tyr
rell county capital. It is del ver
ed twice daily in the week and
once cn Sunday.
Contract was Iat recently and
J. Ii. Bateman of Columbia, was
appointed carrier for the new
route. A great amount of mail
received at this post office is des
tined for towns in the sister
county. Newspapers also benefit
by this new route.
Passengers are also taken by
I the person ■ carrying the mail.
[This new route is the samabene
j{R as a train except it does not
carry express and is rather in
|convenient for the passenge s
Entertains At Birthday Party
Little Miss Elizabeth Norman
Bratte; , daughter of Mr. and
Mrs. J. A. Bratten, entertained
j about 35 young guests at a de
lightful birthday party, at her
home on Main street, Monday
afternoon, celebrating her
seventh anniversary. Those at
tending were entertained with
games and story telling on the
lawn in front of the home Near
ly two score presents were re
ceived by the young hostess.
Refreshments consisted Q f
homemade candy, lemonade and
cakes, in addition to the beauti
ful birthday cake which was
cut by the little hostess.
3 o'clock Saturday afternoon in
Pleasant Grove Methodist Church.
Rev. W. E. Norris, pastor of the
Plymouth Christian Church, assist
ed by Rev. 11. A. Chester, officiat
cd. The service was concluded at
the grave by the order of the
masons. The interment was made
in the family plot in Pleasant Grove
Church yard. The deceased left
one brother. Mr. James Snell, of
Belhaven, one sister, Mrs. John W .
Chesson. one son Charles W, Jr.,
and a devoted wife Mrs Eva L.
Snell of whom survive him. 1 he
entire community extends to the
family and loved ones their heart
felt sympathy and pray that they
may be re united in an everlasting
love, in that heavenly home, to
which he has been transplanted.
The large attendance of relatives
and friends from the county and
surrounding towns demonstrates
the life of a “good man gone. "
LOCAL LAWYER
ADDRESSES
l.O.O. F. MEET
Attorney W. L. Whitley, Grand
Master of North Car tin a, of the
Independent Order of Odd Fel
lows, was the principal speaker
at a special meeting called at
Mofthcad City this week bv Rev.
J. E. Holden, pastor of the Meth
odist Church at that place and
also official in the lodge. Several
other orators of the lodge partic
ipatc d in the speechmaking. This
was a join* meeting of the Beau
fort and Morahead City lodges.
Immediately following the
speaking and transaction of the
regular, business, a delightful
course of refreshments were
served.
Attorney Jerry Sawyer and
Mr- W. T. Nurrmy accompanied
iVJr. Whitley on the trip, and
vveiC special guests at the meet
ing. _
Revival Increasing In Interest
Much interest is bei.g mani
fested in the revival services that
are being conducted in the local
Baptist Church, by the Rev. I. L
Yearby, pastor.evangelist, of
Tarboro. Each service has been
marked with good attendance.
Evening services begin promptly
at 7,30.
The Rev. Mr. Yearby is a very
influential minister in the de
nomination. Ilis sermons are
powerful and eloquent.
The musical program is grow
ing in interest also. A junior
cn.rir has been oruramae i among
| the young folks. The se? ?or choir
, is filled at every service Con
Igregational singing is continuing
in interest.
Sfsters Entertains At Parties
' The home of Mrs. L P. Pinkham
on Third street, was the scene ot
mu parties at the same tin e, Tues
clay, when Miss Grace Pinkham.
entertained eighteen gues's at a
birthday party, celebrating lie 13th
anniversary and little Mis Marga
ret Pinkham, entertained 3 young
guests at a similar party, celebrat
ing her eighth anniversary. Miss
Grace entertained tier guests in the
house, while little Margaret enter
tained her friends on the lawn.
Amuscn\:nts consisted of various
games suitable for the lawn and in
doors. Refreshments wore served
at both parties.
Rally Day Ser ice
A grand Rally Day service, of
the Oreawell Methodist Protes
tant Church circuit, wi'd he he’d
at the Mount llermon Church,
near Creswell. Sunday. Dinner
will be served on the grounds in
picnic stvle.
AH Sunday Schools in this dis
i trict are urged to have delegates
present. Others are invited to
rttend.
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COUNTY COURT
Swift justice was meted out tc
the six offenders of the law
which were arraigned before
Judge Zab Vance Norman, of
Recorder’s Court here, Tuesday.
The following is the disposition
of the cases on docket:
George Simpson, breaking and
entering, judgement suspended
on payment cf costs.
Stark A Holton, disposing of
mortgaged property, prayer l'or
judgement continued until Octo
ber 11, upon payment of costs.
Kisar .ioyner, trespass, re
manded to Juvenile Court.
Stewart Moore, Mattie Moore
and Hattie Moore, trespass and
assault with deadly Weapon, not
guilty.
J. W. Davenport, violating
traffic laws, nol pros with leave.
L- E. Ambrose, violating traffic
laws, as the result of an automo
bile wreck, judgment suspended
on payment of costs and the sum
of #50 to C. E. Mizell for damages
to automobile,
Game Warden Makes Five
Arrests
Five arrests liave been made by
Harry Stell, Washington county
game warden. Parties have been
arrested for exceeding the bag
limit, bunting without license
and aiding and abetting, in the
violation of the.game laws.
Over 300 licensed huntsmen
are ready for the game season,
the first of next month. Twenty
live of these have purchased staU
| license. No applications have
been received l'or non-resident
state license.
Warden Steli is on the alert foi
violators of this law.
Mr. Luther Harrison of New
Yoik is visiting his mother, Mrs,
J. W. Harrison, of near Ply
mouth.
SKINNERSVILLE NEWS
Tho Rev. R. L. Hethcox, oi
Creswell, was in cur community
Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Herbert Owens
of Columbia, were visitors hen
last Wednesday.
Mrs. Pattie Spruill spent the
week-end with Mrs. Jerry Saw
yer in Plymouth.
Mr. and;! Mrs. " alter Whitt
and dauglijter Marjie, were ir
Eden ton Sunday.
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Phelps,
of Clinton,.'.were visitors in this
neighborhood Sunday.
Mrs. (Hinton Everett spent
Wednesday in Edenton the guest
of Mr. and Mrs. P. H. Bell.
^ Mr. G J. Cherry, of Charles
ton, S. C., spent the week-end
with his sister Mrs. Guilford
Davenport.
Mr. and Mrs. Percy Everett
and Mr. Carey Long, of Beihaven
were Sunday guests of Mr. anc
Mrs. G. L. Davenport.
Mr. and Mrs. George Swair
and daughter Miss Doris, oi
Suffolk, Va.t were here Sunday
the guest of Mrs. Henrietta
Swain.
. •
Mr- and Mrs. Chas. T. Whitt
and sons William Connor anc
Chas. T. Jr., of Edenton, spem
Sunday at the home of Mr, anc
Mrs. C. V- White.
Misses Jessie Curley, Mabel
Everett, Messrs. Joe White and
Vernon Everett attended tht
revival at the M. E. Church ii
Roper Monday night.
Mr. ard Mrs. Henry Phelps
and family, Misses Mary Walker
Norman and Inez Ambrose, ol
Bay Post Office, spent Sunday
afternoon at the home of Mr
and Mrs. Andrew Phelps,
COMM E RCI AL
BODY DISCUSS
NEWBRIDGE
Members of the local chamber of
commerce in their regular weekly
j session here in the court house on
I Monday evening, discussed many
important matters pertaining to
the growth and commercial deveop
ment of the community.
A committe including Secretary
C. L Groves was appointed by
President A. L. Alexander, to cor
respond with officials of the Mont
gomery Lumber Company, induc
ing them to locate one of their
plants here. Previously this plant
was located at Spring Hope. John
Lane, manager of the Spring Hope
unit, stated that the officials were
contemplating moving the plant to
Jamesville.
A concern writes the local com
mercial body requesting that they
instigate the inscription of the
city's name on the roof of a build
ing so that passing aviators will
know the town they are passing.
This city is on a direct route be
tween Norfolk and Fort Bragg
Inquiries were made in the city
by a party from Kitty Hawk, N. C ,
this week relative to the erection
of a modern theatre. A lot on
Water street will perhaps be used.
a uerue county delegation com
posed of the following; W. T- Tad
lock, chairman of the county road
hoard; J, T. Stokes, chairman of
the Bertie County board of Com
missioners and J. D. Phelps, ap
peared before the body, offering
their aid in obtaining a bridge to
span the Roanoke River. They
wish to locate the bridge at Hy
man's Ferry, above Hampton’s fish
ery, on Cashie Neck, which wilj
intersect highway 30 between \Yii
liamston and Windsor. The corn
mercialists body agreed that a
bridge crossing the Albemarle
Sound parallel with the old Norfolk
Southern railroad bridge, would be
a more convenient location. The
railway company agree that if a
double deck bridge were erected so
that the railroad company could
operate on it that they would aid
in paying toll
Motion made that the chamber
of commerce adopt the action of
the county commissioners, in rec
ommending highway No. 97 for im
provement and refuse to accept the
; improvement on the other route as
suggested by Frank Kugler, district
highway commissioner.
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Services At Giace Episcopal
Church Sunday
Dr. J. M. Robeson, of Lynch
I burg, Va,, will conduct the morn
lingand evening services on Sun
• day, at the Grace Episcopal
Church. Holy Communion will
i be celebrated at the morning
I service. Every one is urged to
i attend.
WESTOVER NEWS
Mr. and Mrs. L R. Davenport
and children motored to Wash
ington Sunday. \
Mr. Vance Vers left last
week for Chr. \;li where he
.will enter th jjfcirsity.
Mrs. Carr jaldwin of Green
| ville, spent t. /veek end with
1; Mr. and Mrs. G. W. Ayes.
Mr. and Mrs. Clyde Robbins
spent Sundax in Roberson ville as
the guests of Mrs. John Grimes.
Mr. Richard White of Creswell
spent the week end herewith his
parents Mr. and Mrs. George
White.
Mr. and Mrs. B. F. Skiles, Mr.
land Mrs. G. A. Holland and Mrs.
} D. N. Bateman motored to Ham
ilton Sunday.
Miss Mildred Vail left Wednes
r day for Greenville where she will
enter the Eastern Carolina Tea*
chars College for this session.