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?r,r~ _ . _. Welcome To 1F**J*TUXE yatim City With Bit hostilities. I > VJeR ? ? * - x ^ ' . v. - ? in 1 ?MU.JUIJ ..MAS WfH by. Ti?e Rouse Prmtery ' / s T . ?; :-u . . ; * ?. ; : ? .4 .zu-u -' Subscription $1.50 a Year In Advance VOL. 14 FAfek^toE, PITT COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA, PEC. 14th, 1923 M>22 ' Intits. Mn Allen Killed InsklntlyIn Auto Wreck on Farmville-Greenville Road Feur-Year-OM Daughter and Mr ABeo Also Injured in Accident Little Baby and Another Girl Uninjured?Willie Hines and Chester Nobles Arrested and , Lodged in Jail. . Greenville, Dec. 12.?Mrs. John Al len is dead; her husband is in a local hospital in an unconscious condition, and their four-year-old daughter is suffering from njinor injuries as the result of the automobile in which they were riding on the Greenville Farmville road, being crowded off the road and causing Mr. Allen who was j driving the machine to lose fcontrol, i the car going into a ditch and turn- i ing over. The accident happened about two ! miies from here on the Greenville- I Farmville highway. It is said that a I car driven by Willie Hines, negro, . coming in an opposite direction, [ crowded Mr. Allen's machine off the ; road. After the car turned over, j Hines is said to have stopped his car, went back, helped t> turn the wreck ed car off Mrs. Allen, and then pro- i r#n?d<?d an his wav. f Mr. and Mrs. Allen, their four-year- ' old daughter, a three-months-old ba by and another girl were riding in the car at the time of the accident, the baby and the older girl escaping without injury. The fact that they ! escaped without being hurt is regard- j ed as a miracle by eye-witnesses to the accident, according to report's reaching here. As soon as the accident was report-: ed to the authorities here, officers j were rushed to the scene and are now I searching for Hines. Mrs. Allen was killed instantly and at a late hour tonight Mr. Allen had not regained consciousness. It is be lieved, however, that Mr. Allen will recover. Later?Willie Hines and Chester I Nobles, occupants of the car that f caused the wreck, arrested and. put in jaif m deficit ~ "V ? .J~ ? - Farmville vs. Rocky Mount, Next Game. Won The Last Three The next game here will be with Rocky Mount on December 15. The boys have been training hard for this - game; we are determined to win. Come out and help. On November 30 Farmville defeat ed Fremont on the latter'.- floor by j the close score of 33 to 29. Both ' teams showed up well on the of- { fensive. There was not much guard- | * ing on either side; each member of; each team was trying to excel in the . number of field goals. On December 4 Farmville boys' and girls' teams defeated the two similar teams from Snow Hill. The locals surpassed their oppo nents in every phase of the game. The final score was 38 to 2, and <8 . 9 in favor of the local boys and - girls respectively. MR. OGLESBY GETS A LETTER Dec. 9, 1923. D. E. OgJesby, Cashier the Bank of Farmville, N. C. Dear Sir: I am almost think of a ; butiful year wishing you a merry Christmas an a happy new year. 1 will feal moat oblige of you to send me one of. you next years caklnars far the are the most woqnderful help of a home an I will suryrise you with meny a present for being so good an kind an send me one of yours helpful 1 ealdoers for the year of 1924 for 1 enjoy them most glorious one so good ? by from your affection friend, " THOMAS GASklLL. 1 Third Ave., New Bern, N. C. Mil -? v'j/ Siu- w - ? V'-s ? ( .i .hi __ Democratic Choice 1 Judge Horton Is Complimented By New Bern Bar. New Bern, Dec. 11.?Judge J. Loyd Horton, of Farmville, will fin ish up his work in the fifth district for his present term next week, to begin his new circuit in Kinstoif im mediately after Christmas. Judge Horton finished a week's term of court at Beaufort yesterday and is spending the week end at his home, to open court in Snow Hill next week. In the Pamlico, Carteret and Craven courts where New Bern law yers practice largely Judge Horton has proved to be very popular. Lengthy resolutions, complimenting him on his splendid conduct of the court, were drawn by the local bar association at the conclusion of his final term in Craven. NEWSY ITEMS OF INTEREST FROM FALKLAND, N. C. Falkland Dec 11, 1923?The series of Evangelistic meeting that have been held in the Falkland Presbyter ian church, during the past ten days, came to a close on Tuesday night. The influence of the earnest and in spiring messages brought by Rev. Mr. Flannagan to his waiting congrega tions each night has been far-reach ing and deeply felt. As a direct re sult of the meeting ten young people made professions of faith in Jesus Christ, and will unite with the church, and the spiritual life of the entire community has been quickened and greatly uplifted. Miss Patteson, a member of the school faculty, has been out of school for a number of days on account of illness. Her many friends are glad to know that she is improving. clinics in the Falkland school for the toxin - anti - toxin ? treatment for the prevention of diptheria The small expense connected with these clinics was borne by the school. About ojie hundred and fifty children of school age and younger availed themselves of the opportunity to make themselves immune from diptheria. The fact that so large a number took thia treatment is evidence of the fact that the Falkland community is interested in those things that tend to better the community as a whole., Dr. Outland expects to conduct a tonsil and ade noid clinic in the Falkland school at an early date. x *??' On Friday afternoon, Dec. 7th, Mrs. S. L. Duke passed away at her home near Falkland, after an illness of sev eral months. Funeral services were held in the Falkland Presbyterian church on Saturday afternoon, the interment' being in the nearby ceme tery. Rev. Chas. A. Lawrence con ducted the service, being assisted by Rev. Mr. Flannagan. The- sincere sympathy of the community goes out : to the bereaved family in their hour | of sorrow. Dr. S. M. Crisp Jr., is spending a few days at home before leaving for Philadelphia where he will begin an eighteen-months' appointment as in terne in the Presbyterian hospital. The friends of Mrs. C. H. Mayo will learn with regret that she has been ill for several days. RESULTS OF THE RED CROSS ROLL CALL The annual Christinas Roll Call of the Red Cross was made this week and it was with shame that the local committee reported only 95 of the cit izens here responsive to this great call of humanity. Two definite examples of what.th^ Red Cross really means to a stricken people have been recently given right at our very doors?the disastrous fire at New Bern and the fierce tor nado at Wendell. We know not when ' some great catastrophe will visit our wwn progressive town and what ri comforting thought to' have, when the Red Cross rushes to our assis tance, that we have, always helped to hold up the hands of "the mother oi us alL" . ? -ft ? i ! I year pgr peop^jjeauyTSui shadow of an excuse for refusing tc Jwip this noble organization, but thii yea*, of bounteous crops and prosper ity, when only 95 of our eitixens re sponded to the call, puts us in aboul the same proportion of thankful pee pie as that of the. ten lepers wbon . fair Lorct once cleansed?only low of -whom turned but in rr?tttude.| Because of 250. fur^^obbertef^" New Methodist MM* - ister Here Overflows With Gratftiide. * " ?'V ?^*N , V Plans For The New Rfethodlst Church HaveBeen Submitted and The Various Committees Are Now Qusy Woi%ht? Out I All the Details. i - j The new pastor of the Meihodist church, Rev. B. B. Slaughter, .Wishes to thank most heartHy the Fafmville Methodists for the warm and Cordial reception given him and his family.. They had not-been in town three days before an army of ladies invaded the parsonage and gave the preacher and family the biggest pounding they ever had, and the end is not yet, lor good things have been coming 'in ever since; and we do nbVXaow hpcr long it will take to *e?over-from the effects of this invasion. Our grocer is wondering why we ire .not buying anything these days. Wo had heard so many good things said about the; Farmville people before our arrival; and we are prepared- to believe that the half has not been told, and we can truly say that "Day by day in j every way, we love them better and better." We more than appreciate these expressions of thoughtfulne?s and generosity., We only hope that we shall be able to give them our very best in loyal leadei'ship and lov ing service during our pastorate and residence here. It seems that interest and enthus iasm for the new church grows each day. Our men and women have al ready organized for definite work'on the new church project; and with a working force of fine men and wom en headed by Judge Horton as gen eral chairman, we are sure that something will be done on that choice new site on Church and Walnut streets in the near future. ? r~T State College Ana Agricultural Dept May Run State Fair / Plans For Taking Over The Fair Discussed at Meeting Held by ' Raleigh, Dec: l3.?A deflnate plan whereby/ the state department of agriculture and the state college may take over the state fair and operate it as a portion of the agricultural and industrial development work of the state was discussed at a joint meet ing of the Committees of the state college and the department which met here Wednesday. -It W3s decided that the committee will submit a plan to the attorney general for his opinion on^he legal phase of the matter. The rights of the city of Raleigh intered in today's discussion. Under the original creation of the state fair the property rights in the land on which the fair operates would revert to the city of Raleigh if the land ceased to be used for state fair pur poses. It was believed, however, that this phase of the matter could be set tled without any legal difficulties. FATHER AND SONS' DINNER Rotarian Pulliam of Indiana, says in a recent article, "That in his zeal for service the Rotarian given en thusiastic support to practical work among boys. He gives of his time and of his money to build forward looking citizens for tomorrow out of the boys of today." A genuine proof of this statement was the Father and Sons' dinner given by local Rotarinns on Tuesday evening, when each Rota rian- brought a boy of his own tfr some other fellow's boy m whom he is par ticularly interested. < The small guests-arrived with high spirits and a smile and were given a jovial and hearty welcome by Rota rian Fox. A splendid talk on "Boys" - was then given by Rotarian Sheppartk After which the meeting was tutned over to Jasper Shackleford, chairman i of the program committee. A num ber of songs, appropriate for the 6c | casion and -which both the men and I boys enjoyed, were sung. A balloon stunt proved quite fusing arid *en t tertaininsr as did talks by Irvin Mor K gan and John Harfia,; Jr^ on theii \ hobbies. Irvin told lna most inter f mating manner of bis stamp collecting, K saying it^ia'^ot only of educational t value, but -profitable sits n^lt '^John , Dwightvaid Elbert Htimes featured i in sthori vocal duets and DotF Love \ lace thankfcd tHe Rotarians for the in {?S?3832r ?*'wd An1 excellent chicken dinnei served by enable w&'hielrt appetis ing. -1'< fS KKi 1 I 9Kd: Botarians had as their guests ( 'Marfw. K^aodf(Mr and Curtbi ?; .Perk^ of-Preenville, and Irvin Mor i gan, Thomas Taylor, CarrTurnage I fevHarris, Jr., Roscoe Fields, | | 16 Vw Old Boy With Bride of 46 | Knu thouj^HLdud. Postmaster Joseph Tucker, of South Essex, Mass.. is asfcij^^^Bitigatlon nml annulment of his boy's marriage, Itefrton S. Tii( JjM^pj-ears old, says lie wooed and won and lores bis 4U-year-old brk^^^Pfcras Mrs. .Susan 0. Simpson, wealthy widow and owner of a hi:J^HB' in Xew York. Pictures .vli^Kli ami his bride?also photo of bride's summer inline at I?'Ioikv^^H*! OS*. / ?wmm?mmmmmmmtm ranavii?K?ifti<fii cnttxtaiii Lri&nd Town Officials ?? ' " /- ' _'....? 1 The firemen's banquet held in the . hall over Joyner-Cox store Friday , evening at 7:45 o'clock was a delight! ' ful affair to the many guests who attended. Nearly a hundred people were present. These included pres- ( ent, past and honorary members of ] the local fire department, present 1 and ex-officials of the town, their wives and sweetheart^ and the dis- ' tinguished national and state presi- ' dent of the Firemen's Association. J. 1 E. McNeil of Fayetterille. . \ A bounteous turkey dinner and an ice course were served and music was furnished by the famous Kentubky band. Mr. W. G. Sheppard acted as toastmaster and led in the singing of a number of songs. The address of welcome was given by Mr. R. A. Joy ner and the response made by Dr. P. E. Jones. An interesting talk on the "Development of the Farmville Fire Department" was given by Mr. T. C. Turnage, who gave in detail its beginning and efficient work of the bucket brigade of \vhich he was a member. Tim was followed by a tribute by Mr. J. I. Morgan to the present fire company as winner of the first price in the recent tourna ment at Durham. Mr. Morgan spoke of the great satisfaction which fie experienced when away by. knowing the.speyd and efficiency qt the cbiiji.' P&ny; which is second to none except in membership. A "hurrying to the fire" race -be the jud&es?~Mr. R. ^L. Davis, E, Belcher and Mayor-M. V. Horton, State President McNeil presenting die prize. When R. E. Belcher, local fire jhief, was called on for a speech he remarked that "our record speaks for itself, and that he wasn't boasting, jut telling facts when he said that inly three buildings had suffered to :al loss during the last ten years-, not, in accident or a single fireman hurt ind that the insurance rate of the town had been reduced from fourth to second class. Mayor M. V. Horton ;hen Telated some of the humorous jx^eriences of the fire company, and since he is first, last and always an 'uifeurance agent," he gave a detailed iccouat of the seduction in fire insur ance rates here and what it means to the citizens. An indoor golf tournament was then entered into by Policeman Hob good and Dr. D. S. Morrill. This :auscd much merriment. In introducing the principal speak ir of the evening, Toastmaster Shep pard said: "We have ministers to help save souls, we have doctors to help save lives, we have teachers to. help save minds and brave, heroic firemen iVho help save our property. We are now to hear a man to whom the state | Farmvilie Post American Legion To Enterain at "LadrW Night" Dec. 20 ? ? . * COL. WILEY C. RODMAN TO DELIVER PRINCIPAL ADDRESS AT THE SUPPER ; 1 ? owes a world of gratitude, he ha? j been connected with fire associations been president of the State associa tion for 30 years and organized the fire insurance department and be sides all this, he is one of 'the God blessed Macs? " In his address, which was one of '1 the best ever delivered in Farmville, President McNeil stated that he had 1 cancelled an engagement to attend 1 the annual banquet given by the fire- ' men of Greensboro in order to bp ' present at Farmville's first banquet. ' He joined his local fire department in 1876 as a lad of 16 years, and has ! been actively engaged and associated, with this work ever since. He relat- ; ed several touching accidents which 1 have happened to many of his com- 1 rades and said ;"That we cannot pay ' the fireman too much honor or give . him too much consideration, for lie is the protector, defender and pre- 1 server of our homes and firesides." President McNeil also proved to the satisfaction of his hearers that the State Fire Association is the great est commercial asset that the state 1 possesses. It has also placed the Old 1 North State in the front rank as far as fire fighting efficiency is con- 1 earned. .?!? NOTICE The Post Office Department an- 1 nounces Christmas, a legal holiday. There will no R. F. D. service that ' day. Patrons $re kindly urged to ' mail early so as to reach parties be- 1 {oris that time. . < V- -; v _ ? ?< Wife Gets Ten Acres, 10Kiddies And a Separation. township, Guilford county, near here, decided, she and Hester signing a * deed of separation that gives her the i ten acres and the ten children. >< The husbartd goer to his 67 acres < of land in Chatham county, to start life over. They couldn't get alohg, the deed of separation died here giv ing as reason "absolute incompati bility." Hester was up before a High Point magistrate recently on the charge of beating his daughter, and was given, ?' a suspended sentence, and the deed of separation came upon the heels of that. CHRISTMAS , SERVICE AT THE PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH This year's Christmas- service at the Presbyterian church will be held on Sunday night, December 23d, at 7:30 o'clock. It will be a white'gifts service, the children of the Sunday school having voted for this in pref- . erence to a tree. In addition to the presentation of gifts and the talk by the pastor there will be several spe cial musical numbers. The public gonerally ib invited to join with the members of the church and Sunday school in this service. ? Lksf: Meeting FulT of Pep and Enthusiasm-?Officers for the Year Elected, and Plank for Big Things Put in Motion. The American Legion held its regu lar monthly meeting on Friday night the seventh, at which time a lively nee ting was held. It was election light and a good membership was present to enjoy the supper, as well as have a voice in the election of afficers for the coming year. The fol lowing officers were elected for,the :oming year i924: John Hill Paylor, Post Commander; Harvey W. Turn1 age, Vice Post Commander; Wv D. Dildy, Adjutant; A; W. Bobbitt, Fi nance Officer;' Fred Wiltiams, Ser geant at Arms; John iflll Paylor, Historian. This was one of ihe .best meetings of the year, and all members \yere very enthusiastic over the election. The Post went on record as endors ing certain movements which are to be launched during the coming year, and are-making plans to do big things during the coming year. All mem bers present voted that the Tost should have a "Ladies' Night" on the 20th of December, and:each buddy who is a member of the Farmville Post; No. 151, is "invited to notify the Adjutant immediately if he wit! be present for the occasion with his #ife, mother, sister or lady friend, td-ehjoy a turkey supper at the Graded School building, which will be followed by a dance in the Sheppard building. Colonel Wiley C. Rodman has ac cepted an invitation to address the Legioh On this occasion, and' it is urgently requested that all members of the Post come out and eoioy. the pyenang. . . . ; ; - ^ , ? ~ ? :j* ' fr f OPIYAAT' fonnikiiT school grounds it' might'have been. The work on the ban*iv > school grounds started . its transformation early in.the morhing with the arrival of the shrubs. . r . c; The Parent-Teacher association has charge of beautifying thegropnds and Messrs. Green and Rice of Rocky Mount representing Van Lindley Co., of Greensboro, transplanted the spi rea, magnolias, forsythia, statice and othei' beautiful plants into which the clipped'te^rtibs will eventually ? grow. Fertilizer was donated by Messrs. McIJ; Hbrton, J; I: Morgan and B. S. Sihith. Water oaks wilt he-set in February by Mr. J. I. Morgan who kindly offered his services. The handsome school 'building -is two stories -with a- basement," is of red brick and is a splendid ? back ground for all the greenery and shade that was planted around it Friday. But; in' transforming the front of grounds into a place of beatity, tl?? children have not been forgotten. Be hind the building will be a ball'field, basket ball "courts, swings and other equipment to make it a wohderful playground. PRESBYTERIAN BAZAAR - WAS A SUCCESS Sincere thanks is tendered by the ladies of the Presbyterian Auxiliary to friends and patrons who helped make their bazaar asuceess. About two hundred .dollars was realized. This jjazaar was,held on Thursday, December 6th, and was a scene of beautiful Christmas decorations and good cheer. The fancy work display was lovely and the meals served at noon and 6:00 o'clock were every thing that could be desired. 1 . .. ?? - Hot Tamalc King /> - oipwy *, iS3 <?? Kfin'l. A* wiwi* a* P?ss'?*33' rod ucVetUslriit la. w"* 5* ? mich* aofci ?'" . . and te irkCS**4^4 *?'"* .l8 Vw .i^bW <a*0?U* s H THE "GOOD" LITTLE BAD BOY ^ELLo* f P TAX. I U tmw / /I0THIN6 \ [ for you y THIS* year i \johfly// ^ i' '* M S ^