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Page Four THE NBW BERN MIRROR, NBW BERN, N. C. FViday, October 14, 1066 i r THE NEW BERN MIRROR Publithtd 6v*ry Friday at 1616 Nauaa Bowlavard Naw Barn, N. C., by tha Sola Ownar J. OASKILL McOANIEL Editor ond Publisher iUBSCIlIPnON RATESt One Yeer |2.50....Six Months.. 01.25 Sacand Claaa Paataoa Paid at Naw Bam, N. C. TO BE REMEMBERED Next to a deep desire for life after death in God’s unrevealed eternity, most mortals earnestly hope that they’ll be remembered on earth by those they leave behind. Not only do they want remembrance when they depart from the ranks of the living, they would very much like recognition while they are still here. It’s a craving that stars in earliest childhood, and lingers to the brink of the grave. Which explains in large measure why you’ll see cut into many a New Bern side walk the names and initials of small fry who have long since advanced into the realm of adulthood. Those youngsters weren’t just being devilish, when they marred the wet cement. They knew that in a matter of hours it would harden into a state of lasting perma nence. That’s what intrigued them, the thought that here at least their name would be seen forever and a day. For the very same reason, countless desk tops in New Bern’s public schools have been mutilated with a jackknife. You knew that after a year you would be moving on to some other classroom, and eventually mak ing your final exit from the school itself. And what you hated and feared was the fact that in all likelihood you wouldn’t be missed. Although we have no way of knowing, we rather suspect that Adam and Eve’s two brats—Cain and Abel— managed to leave their mark on a few things too. Cer tainly it is reasonable to believe that this urge to stand out from the throng has existed among humans since the beginning of time. Actually, the impulse is not without merit, and we feel sure that the Good Lord Who created us had this in mind when He gave us this desire to excell. Out of it have come the great discoveries and inventions, the beautiful music and poetry, and the magnificent works of art. Yes, kids want to be recognized and remembered, but don’t we all? YESTERDArS TEACHER New Bern teachers don’t get many apples in this sadly sophisticated era, but they do have me consola tion of greater freedom. Most folks are willing to admit that they’re human beings, and can be left unchained to follow a normal pursuit of life. It wasn’t always so. We are forcibly reminded of this by the terms of a teacher’s contract that the state of laaho cooked up in 1923. Maybe our North Carolina contracts didn’t spell out the same restrictions, but the prospective teacher was instructed to walk a very narrow chalked line. Here are some of the rules applied in the not so good old days: “Don’t get married, and don’t keep com pany with men; be home between the hours of 8 p.m. and 6 a.m.; don’t loiter in ice cream parlors; don’t smoke cigarettes; don’t drink beer, wine or whiskey; don’t leave town without permission.’’ Still worried about the evils of being around a man, the Idaho contract said, “Don’t ride in a carriage or automobile with any man, except your father or brother.” Apparently, uncles and cousins were dangerous too. And, the rules added, “Don’t dress in bright colors; don’t dye your hair; don’t use mascara or lipstick, and do wear at least two petticoats.” We assume that a sufficiency of other lingerie was to be taken for granted. In New York, back in 1872, the law was laid down in no uncertain terms too. It was made clear that “Women teachers who marry, or engage in unseemly conduct, will be dismissed. Men teachers may take one evening each week for courting purposes, or two evenings a week if they go to church regularly. After 10 hours of school, the teacher should spend the remaining time reading the Bible or other good books.” Furthermore, “any teacher who smokes, uses liquor in any form, frequents pool and public halls, or gets shaved in a barber shop, will give good reason to suspect his worth, intention, integrity and honesty. The teacher who performs his labors faitnfully and without fault for five years will be given an increase of 25 cents per week in his pay, providing the board 'of education approves.” FIRST FEDERAL SAVINGS and LOAN ASSOCIATION • INSURED SAVINGS • HOME LOANS • 513 Pollock Street - Phone 638-5621 - New Bern, N. C. Historical Gleanings ELIZABETH MOORE Village Verses THE CHALLENGE WiUlam Bryan and wife, and Rachel Herrltage by Bryan Whitfield, Petition to divide Real Estate— September, 1795. The Bryan Whitfield PeUUon to divide Real Es tate—September, 1795. The petition of WUUam Bryan and wife, EUzabeth, and Rachel Herrltage by Bryan Whit field, her guardian, show that last December In ttie year 1792, John Herrltage, late of Lenoir County, died in testate that he was seized of about 700 acres of land In Craven County on Jemmy’s Creek, a branch of Trent River, about three miles from New Bern, wlUi a dwell ing house and plantation; That he was also seized In like manner of about 1400 acres of land in the County of Lenoir on Neuse River, which tract of land Is commonly called Harrow, and another tract lying near the last deiscrlbed land, also lots in Kinston; Your petitioners further say that fte said EUzabeth and Rachel are the daughters of the said John Herrltage, his only Uvlng Issue; that said John left a widow whose dower has been allotted to her but no division of the aforesaid real estate of the said John has been made between your petlUoners. Petitioners pray forpartlUon of said land. By Thomas Badger, attor ney, for petitioners Commissioners to divide: Robert White, Needham Whlt- lldd, Fred l.ane, George Lane, James Whltlleld. ** t * ** Here she comes along the street, An adorable sight to see; Her hat is cute, her dress is sweet. Her lipstick bright as can be. 'The birds sing gaily overhead, While flowers burst into blqom; And yet, her eyes reveal a dread That heralds impending doom. Her stride is halting, insecure. Despite her determination; She’s uncertain, that’s for sure. In this trying situation. There’s no hiding her despair. For no one ever conceals. A grim expression all girls- wear In their very first pair of heels. —JGMcD. wit: about 1600 or 1700 acres of land lying on the North side of Neuse River, known as the Sand Hills, a lot of land In New Bern on Pollock street, with improvements, which was the residence of said James Bryan at the time of his death. That said James was also seized,with the heirs of John Bryan, de ceased, of a parcel of land on Slade’s Creek, supposed to contain 640 acres. Petitioners further show that at the March Term 1806, Craven County Court, administration on the estate of James Bryan was granted to Rachel, who In the month of October, 1807, Inter married with your petitioner Frederick Blount. It Is also shown that said James Bryan left Uvlng at his death three chUdren, John Bryan, James Bryan and EUzabelh; and that said EUzabeth died an Infant intestate, about the month of June, 1810, said John and James are Infants, whose guardian is J6hn Coi>i>f Gsci* Shackelford, John S. Morris, John R. Good, Benj. C. Good, Thomas H. Daves, Sheriff. (Clerk’s Loose Papers, Craven County, N, C.) (Bry an Family Records) I will have nought to do with a man who can blow hot and cold with the same breath.— Aesop. Quality Shoe Repairing at Reasonable Prices IDEAL SHOE SHOP JOE HATEM, Prep. 903 Broad Street ME 7-S011 Petition of Rachel Blount and Frederick Blount, re spectfully showeth that your petitioners, Rachel, formerly Rachel Bryan was lawfully married with James Bryan, formerly of Craven County. That said James died Inte state some Ume about the day of January, 1806, seized of considerable real estate to- Petltioners show that as yet the dower of Rachel In the lands of her first hus band, said James Bryan, has not been laid off or aUotted to her. Prays for dower to be laid off. By J. R, Donnell, Attorney for Petitioners. 4: 4: * A El * Commissioners to divide: J, B, Carney, John P, Daves, Rufus Wiley, Thomas Wads worth, Francis LaMotte, D. For Porsonalizod Laundry A Dry Cleaning Service, Just Call City Laundry & Cleaners “New Bern's Largest * Finest" 243 FLEET ST. ME 7-2991 li.
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