F': ll THE JOHNSTONIAN THE JOHNSTONIAN AND JOHNSTON COUNTY SUN CONSOLIDATED VOLUME 13. SELMA, N, C., THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, 1930. School Budget Adopted As W ell As Other Bud gets; Tax Rate Reduced County Commiss oners Disposed of These Matters at Reg^ular Meeting Last Tuesday. J At their regular monthly meet ing held on September 2, 1930, the board of County Commissioners, aside from transacting the regular monthly routine of business, passed ■on the financial budget for the next fiscal year, ending July 1, 1931, which is authorized under the fol lowing motions duly passed by the board: “Upon motion by J. T. Creech duly seconded by M. B. Pleasant, it is ordered by the Board of County Commissioners that the budget for the General County Fund, Road and Bridge Fund and Debt Service Fund submitted by R. L. Fitzgerald at the regular meeting on Tuesday Sept. 2, 1930, be adopted. “Upon motion by J. T. Creech duly seconded by E. R. Temple it is or dered by the Board of County Com missioners of Johnston County at the regular meeting held on Tues day, Sept. 2, 1930, that said Board adopt a budget for the six ‘ months Constitutional School Term of John ston County in the sum of $538,500, which includes Debt Service.” One of the important matters of the meeting was the fixing the tax rate for this year’s taxes, but after making the appropriations for the various operating expenses, includ ing schools, roads, bridges, general county fund, etc., it was decided that the rate of taxation on the $100 worth of property could be cut 20 cents, which brings the rate down from $1.95 to $1.75. ThiS' cut will be felt by every tax payer of "Sli^ounty this year. CAPTURES STILL IN BANNER TOWNSHIP Last Saturday, August 30, Deputy Sheriffs Hannibal Godwin and Brad McLamb made a raid in Banner Township and captured a 50 gallon whiskey still complete, said to be the property of Herman Flowers. They turned out three barrels of beer. Tuesday of this week they made another raid in Banner township and found three barrels of beer in the poultry yard of W. L. Adams and found a distilling plant about 100 yards from his home which showed signs of recent operation. Large Crowd Hears Mr. W. A. Edgerton The large gathering of people who came out Sunday morning to hear Mr. W. A. Edgerton at Edgerton Memorial Methodist Church were not , , „ ^ Whn 40 ml„.« .“TS Ee spoke on the subject, “From Jeru- s.alem to Jericho.” Quite a number Tobacco Market Opens With Medium Sales Smithfield, Sept. 3.—The Smithfield tobacco market opened yesterday, with about one third of the amount of to bacco in the three big warehouses that was on the floors of the two warehouses in operation on the open ing day last year. The weather was dry and hot, and this caused the tobacco to be in bad shape for handling; and after having- heard so much about the low prices that had prevailed on the southern markets there were many who pre ferred to see how the- prices were going to start off before bringing in their tobacco. As to the prices paid for the weed yesterday there was considerable ’ di vision of opinion.. Some people thought that the prices paid for some grades were a little off from the opening prices last year, but fully as many or more people said that they thought the prices paid were equally as good or better than they were on the opening day last year. The quality on the average was much lower than that which was sold on the opening day last year, and this of course, caused a lower average of price. There was a large crowd of people in town to attend the opening sales, and a large majority of the farmers appeared to be, pleased with the way the market here had started off. Several people were heard to say that they were agreeably surprised, and some of those who did not bring any tobacco on that day were heard to say that they wished they had brought a portion of their crops. One man said he would have brought his whole cro|D if he had known how the prices would be on the opening sales. It was easy to see that there was a better feeling among the farthers. There were reports in circulation here this morning that prices paid here yesterday were better than on some of the other markets in this belt. There is one thing certain: the proprietors of the three warehouses here worked hard to get the highest price that was ^possible for every pile on their floors. Oil Stove Explosion Destrovs Two Stores Kenly, Sept. 1.—Two Kenly stores were in ruins today the result of a fire late yesterday afternoon said to have been caused by an oil stove explosion in Roy Barham’s cafe. Fire men,, handicapped by the lack of of young people were present, for whom this lecture is especially in tended, though applicable to all. A deeply spiritual message was pre sented in such an interesting man ner that the impression must be lasting and it is hoped that Mr. Edgerton who is moving to Tenn essee, -will continue to give the lec ture wherever he may be. Guess'-Edgerton The following announcements have been issued throughout the State: “Mr. and Mrs. John Thomas Edger ton announce the marriage of their daughter Celeste to William Alexan der Guess on Saturday, the twenty- third of August, nineteen hundred and thirty, Mooresville, North Caro lina.” BIBLE PICTURE SUNDAY EVENING a The School Bell ]D Aged Selma Lady Dies Suddenly Here Heart Attack Brings the End of Mrs. David B. Perkins Useful Ca reer to Abrupt Close. The funeral of Mrs. David B. Perkins, who died suddenly at her home here Saturday morning about 11 o’clock with a heart attack, was conducted at Edgerton Memorial Methodist church Sunday afternoon at 4 o’clock by her pastor Rev. D. M. Sharpe, who based his remarks on Genesis 5th chapter 24th verse: “And Enoch v/alked -with God; and he was not; for God took him.” The life of the deceased was like that of Enoch who walked with God. Slie had been a consecrated member of the 'Methodist Church for many State Board of Health Disgraceful Spectacle Death of Dr. Laughinghouse Results In Fist Fight Over Vacancy to Be Filled by Board. Immediately following the unex pected death of Dr. Charles O’H. Laughinghouse a few days ago, who was a member of the State Board of Health, it began to be rumored that speedy action was necessary to fill the vacancy, and it is said that before the funeral of Dr. Laughinghouse had been completed barely six hours, the surviving members of the Board met in stormy session, not to draw' up resolutions of respect in memory of their fall en brother, but to see who could wield the biggest stick in naming- years, an exemplary wife, a devoted , hijg successor, and as their delibera- mother, and real friend. Her cheery tions proceeded the feeling grew presence will be missed by a large ^ more tense, but no account is given circle of neighbors and friend.s. She' as to the exact gravity of the stormy was 67 years of age, was the daught- session. But it is said that blows er of Mr. and Mrs. Y. D. Vinson,, were passed immediately after ad- of Wilson’s Mills, and leaves to' journment, which brings the State mourn their loss one sister. Miss Board of Health and the entire state Bettie Vinson of Wilson’s Mills, her mto a disgraceful spectacle. We re husband, and two children, Miss Mil- produQe below two editorials bear- drcd Perkins and W. D. Perkins of mg on the disgraceful affair, one Selma besides numerous other rela-, taken from the Dunn Disapatch and tives and friends. A very large con- the other from The -Greensboro Daily course of people were present to News: forts managed to check the flames and save a frame dwelling and three stores nearby. A call for assistance was sent the Wilson fire department but owing to the lack of water facilities at Ken ly department officials did not send a truck. Several firemen responded to call but on their arrival found the fire well under control. Barham’s cafe was totally destroyed as was Watson and Watson’s storage warehouse. Firemen saved fifteen bales of cotton stored in the ware house before flames completely en veloped the building. The losses sus tained was estimated at $2500.00. The cafe belonged to Roy Barham and the large warehouse to G. M. Morris & Co. of this city. The Wilso.n fire department was called and responded. The warehouse contined 14 bales of cotton and other storage. , A new cafe is to be installed across the street in front of the place where the burned one stood. pay tribute to this good woman and the beautiful floral offerings attested the love and esteem in which she was held. Active pallbearers were Messrs. S. P. Wood, E. V. Woodard, C. E. Kornegay, C. P. Harper, J. Q. A, Jeffries and M. P. Wall. Hon orary pallbearers were Messrs. Geo. F. Brietz, W. H. Call, C. W. Scales, J. C. Diehl, F. M. Waters and W. T. Woodard. The flower bearers were: Misses Margaret Etheredge, Ellen Talton, 'Mary ^ Parker, Elizabeth Whitaker, Mesdames Leona Swinson, A. K. Eason, R. D. Blackburn, J. S. Flowe, A, J. Holliday, 'Geo. D. Vick, Riley Renfro, N. P. Alexander, Ida Sherron, Herbert 'Screws and C. E. Kornegay. Interment took place at the Vinson family burial ground near Wilson’s Mills. Among those from out of town here to attend the funeral were: Mr. and Mrs. Cleon Parker of Wilmington, Mr. and Mrs B. Hood, of Richmond, Mrs. Merritt, of Chapel Hill, Miss Elizabeth Whit aker of Littleton, Mr. and Mrs. Geo. Crone of Goldsboro, Mr. and Mrs. Womble of Winston-Salem, Mrs. N. P. Alexander of Jamestown- and oth- There will be Bible pictures sho-wn at the Presbyterian Church to which all are invited. It is nature to remember longer what we see than what we hear and one ought to remember longer that which per tains to the great workings and dealings of 'God. So next Sunday night at 7:30 come let us learn more about God’s word in picture—an il lustrated sermon. Place—Presbyterian Church. Time—Sunday night at 7:30. Note change to 7:30. TROPICAL STORM NOW RAGING IN SAN DOMINGO Press dispatches tell of a great tropical storm which raged Wednes day in the vicinity of San Domingo where a hurricane was blowing at the rate of 136 miles an hour when all communication -was cut off. The people of Florida were showing much concern for fear the storm might break there before it spen't itself. WEDDING OF POPULAR YOUNG COUPLE A State In Disgrace The State Board of Health has slipped easily from a state of mourn ing into a state of disgrace and North Carolina while still mourning the loss a beloved state official is plunged into deep shame by the ac tion of thosie who worked -with the deceased, during his life time. In the first place the entire trans action seemed hasty. There was no .apparent reason why the matter of Dr. Laughinhouse’s successor should have Time for careful deligeration would probably have kept the per sonal encounter between Drs. Wright and Crowell from occurring. It is almost unbelievable that such a thing .could have happened and bears out the statement of the wise man of old that “He that ruleth his own spirit is better than he that takleth a city.”—Dunn Dispatch. Many Children Receive Treatment Through the Free Clinic In Selma Sunday School For Deaf To Be Held Sunday Afternoon The Sunday School meeting for the Deaf -will be held in the Methodist Church of this City on Sunday af ternoon at 3 o’clock and will be presided over by J. M. Robertson, a former Selma boy. Rev. J. M. Fortune of Durham will be present and open the serv ices. Mr. Robertson -^11 -teach the lesson and there will be short talks by several of the ministers of this town and Smithfield. A good crowd is expected from Smithfield as so many there missed the last meeting on account, of the storm that came up just at the time of the meeting. There will be Iijterpreters and it is hoped that a large crowd will at tend, for all will be understood and helpful. IThis is one of the series of meet ings that have been from place to place this summer, meetings having been held. at -Goldsboro, Smithfield and Selma. It is hopeful for a meeting in Raleigh the first Sun day in October and in Durham the first Sunday in November. Come out and let’s give them a large attendance. Thirty-One Children Operated On First Day—Parent-Teacher Auspic- .Upon the invitation of the Par~ ent-Teachers’ Association of Selma, and the local physicians of this place. Dr. Wade H. Atkinson, of Washington, D. C., and Dr. J. H. B. Waring, of Cincinnati, Ohio, assist ed by Dr. Elyson, of Washington, D. C., are holding an adenoid and tonsil clinic this week. On the firs.t day of the clinic they operated on thirty-one children, and^ the clinic will continue for the next two days. The people of Selma and the county feel very much gratified that Dr. Atkinson, a native of this county, who has always kept in close touch -with its people, is so devoted to the welfare of the children that this is the second time he has ac cepted an invitation to come to the; county and hold a free clinic. In 1928, upon the invitation of the county authorities and physici ans, Dr. Atkinson held a clinic in this county and operated upon a. large number of school children. In 1929, so well pleased were thet people with the former clinic held by Dr. Atkinson, that a representa tive from the board of education and. the board of county commissioners and the board of health of Johnston county expressed their appreciation of Dr. Atkinson’s former clinic and ATTEND OPENING EXERCISES OF CAMPBELL COLLEGE I instructed the secretary to write and invite him on behalf of the board of Mr. and Mrs. W. T. Woodard at tended the opening exercises at Campbell College on Tuesday, Sept. education of the county. The chair man of the board of commissioners likewise instructed the register of 2nd. The President Dr. Campbell, | deeds to write him, and th.e chairman was much gratified over the num- i of the board of health sent him an ber of new students- on opening day. j invitation on behalf, of the board of Inspirational addresses were made; health. The board of county com- by three former Campbell students, |missioners, further, assumed re.spon- Dr. J. Clyde Turner, pastor of the j sibility for any reasonable expense First Baptist Church of Greensboro, i that might be incurred by the clinic. Hon. F. Hunter Creech, of Wash ington, D. C., and Rev. I. Luther Yearby of Greenville, S. Car. Mr. and Mrs. Woodard entered their son. Bill Thad Woodard for the ensuing school year. Mrs. Fred M. Waters left this morning for Russiaville, Ind., in re sponse to a telegram received yes terday announcing the death of her father, Mr. G. W. Padgett. The many friends of Mrs. Wa-ters sym pathize with her in the loss of her father. The wedding of Miss Mozelle Stall ings to Mr. Ormand L. Bailey on Saturday evening, Aug. 30th, at 8:30 o’clock was solemnized at the attractive bungalow recently pur chased and furnished by Mr. Bailey on North Pollock St. The marriage vows were taken in the presence of a few relatives and friends.' Rev. D. F. Waddell, pastor of the thg local Presbyterian Church, officiating. The bridal pair spent Sunday at Wrights-ville Beach. They will take a tour through Florida during the Christmas holi days, since Mr. Bailey finds it im possible to leave his business at this time. Mrs. Bailey is the lovely and charming daughter of Mrs. Katie Stallings and is deservedly popular among a large circle of friends. Mr. Bailey holds a responsible po sition with the Southern Railway Co., and is a young man of sterling character. Both yOung people have hosts of friends who wish for them a' long and happy life. N.4MING DR. LAUGHING HOUSE SUCCESSOR Factional feeling, which has been churning beneath the surface of the state board of health for some time and which cropped out when the board met several weeks ago to take action on the retrenchment program of its late secretary, flared to totally unexpected heights, reaching a cli max in personal violence, when its members met at Raleigh Thursday night, a scant six hours after the funeral of Dr. Chas. O’H. Laughing house, to fill the position of secre tary which his death had made vacant. Just what happened at the tur bulent mieeting of the board is more or less conjectural. The official an nouncement, made after the session, merely stated that Dr. H. A. Taylor, deputy state health officer for the past several months and connected with the department for six years had been chosen over Dr. G. M. Cooper, -Veteran employe of the de partment and at one time acting .state health officer, by a fore-to-three vote, with Dr. A. J. Crowell, presi dent of the board, not voting and one member absent. Circumstances leading up to the election and im mediately thereafter are nebulous and therefore doubly hard to under stand. Newspaper reports have it that Dr. Taylor got only two vo-tes on the first ballot, that President Cro-w- ell and another member of the board administration” and that finally with | Owing to his health Dr. Atkinsont was compelled to go to Europe and-, could not hold the clinic in 1929 pursuant to the invitation. This year the Selma Parent-Teach ers’ Association and the doctors uni ted in inviting Dr. Atkinson, and he is here, along with the other physi cians holding- the clinic and operat ing on children in his old home county. Ninety-eight per cent of the operations this year have been upon children, with the approval of the physicians of the family, and ni> children were operated upon .except by such request or with the approval of the county health officer, Dr. C. four votes won Dr. Taylor was elected acting rather than permanent state health officer. Many things re main to be explained in this nebu lous account. If Dr. Taylor got on ly two votes on the first ballot, why was the presumed majority of his opponent disregard and more bal lots taken? Was the state board of health meeting to uphold the administration or to elect a health officer? Immediately after adjournment of the meeting came the physical en counter, according to the reports, when Dr. John B. Wright, who nomi nated Dr. Cooper, charged Dr. Crow ell made the election a. personal matter, was termed a liar and slap ped the president. What an end ing for a meeting of the members of the state board of health! What an anti-climax for the rites just held for Dr. Laughinghouse! What a hanidcap under which Dr. Taylor must take up his duties! What a manifestation of factionalism when the state board of health needs the uutraost cooperataion to tackle the problems before it in the light of reduced appropriation! The matter is by no means set tled. Dr. Taylor is merely acting health officer. Another meeting will he held late in September and it is presumed that the vacancy will be permanently filled at that time. In the meantime board members would apparently do well to go in train ing for that session. Bleachers might be erected and the meeting conducted under The supervision of the Raleigh boxing commission. There is reason to believe that the board might thus recoup its ex- cheqquers and be in position to con tinue much of the valuable work which it has dropped of recent C. Massey. The clinic is being held' the Selma high school building and most of the children live in Sel ma and O’Neal township. Dr. Atkinson was born in Johnston county and educated in O’Neal 'to-wn- ship, and some years ago gave a library to the school of his old neighborhood, which gave facilities to the community that had not hith erto enjoyed it. Dr. Atkinson, while living in Washington City, has al ways kept in close 'touch with his old home and his old county and the people of the . county feel grateful to him for his continued interest. Closes Thursday Noon. The clinic was crowded with, wait ing children all day Monday, .Tues day and Wednesday, and while the clinic was expected to close Wed nesday night, there were a few en trants which could not be treated Wednesday, so it was decided to hold the clinic over until Thursday noon in order to dispose of all cases registered. This makes the total number of children treated during this clinic 153, and so far as we have been able to learn, every one is doing nicely. j EDITOR W. M. TYE IN SMITHFIELD made appleal “support of the weeks.—Greensboro Daily News, Smithfield, Sept. 3.—^Mr. W. M, Tye, Editor of The Broad-Axe, the anti-Smith weekly paper that in 1928 helped to keep the majority of the Presidential vote in' North Caro lina from going to A1 Smith stopped off in Smithfield today on his re turn from New Bern where he c6n^\ ferred with Senator Simmons. Next to finding a worm in a half- eaten apple the thing that disturbs him most is the sight of.,jSome low removing his false

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