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1930 CENSUS prn prM'r I j Roanoke Rapids Township {! ^1 rtLK 1 L 16 612 Of Halifax County Population f . * 1 OF THE TWIN CITIES-ROAN OKE RAPIDS-ROSEMARY !..INTHIS TOWNSHIP.1 VOLUME 16. ROANOKE RAPIDS-ROSEMARY. N. C., THURSDAY, JULY 31st. 1930. “ NUMBER 16. WHITBY IS HELD FOR HIGH COURT Girl Tells Her Side of Story—Boy Remains Silent Fourteen - year - old Gladys Green, of Roanoke Rapids, took the witness stand in police court last Friday, and related to Ma gistrate R. L. Martin the story of the sudden disappearance of herself and Bertie Mae Harris, 17, also of this city, on Satur day night, July 19. The two young girls' were arrested in Concord, N. C., last Thursday k and returned to their homes ' here the same day by Chief of Police G. F. Gray and the Green girl's father, bringing to a close a four day’s search, which ex tended to different sections of North Carolina and neighboring states. The scene of the Green girl’s story, •vhich was rather sensational, was laid in the mayor’s court, at the trial of Russell Whitby, 26, local mill em ploye, charged with taking the two girls away. The charge against Whit by of “abducting and kidnapping” the girls was changed to “having inter course with a girl between 12 ami iG l years of age.” I his own behalf. He was placed in the | Halifax County jail, in default of a I $300 bond and is scheduled to a,\.ear at the August term of Superior court, | when he will tell his defense story ; about the ride he and another young i man, whom he told a local officer | was Tom Mitchell, of Emporia, Ya . [ took with the two girls. Whitby has; ; employed Attorneys Allen C. Zoll: ^ coffer and Julian A. Allsbrook ns 'r counsel. Attorney George C. Green, ■fef Weldon, has been retained by the HB^recn girl’s father. He handled the f prosecution at Friday’s hearing. The ! Harris girl did not testify. Mitchell liar, net been apprehended by local authorities. Before the presiding officer, the po licemen, her father and a number of courtroom spectators the little four teen-year-old brunette unwound the [* story of her disappearance, whi:|'i 1 caused much worry for her parents, and those of her companion, and add ed extra work to local police and those of other towns and cities in the state. WII LUC UlfcilL U1 L»*L r.nce, the Green girl s story goes, she and the Harris girl were walking up Roanoke Avenue. Between the nur ses’ home and the Roanoke Rapids hospital they were at their own re quest, picked up in an automobile by Whitby and another young man. whose name she did not mention, but whom Whitby declares is Mitchell. How they were seated in the auto mobile at the outset of the journey the did not describe. Arriving at South Rosemary, the girl testified, the four stopped at a Hftlling station where one of the boys ■purchased a pint of whisky. The ; jPwhisky was concealed in the machine until they had traveled down the road to a spot where they thought was safe enough to uncork the ardent spir its. The bottle was passed around and the four, it was stated, drank of the contents. The girl stated that after she had drunk the liquor she had a peculiar feeling and intimated that she had been doped. In the course of the ride the girls asked the boys. to drive them to Charlotte. Their request was granted and the machine was headed in the I direction of that city. On their way to Charlotte, she stated the two men had intercourse wth them. On their return home here the girls were examined by local phy sicians, one of whom testified at the trial. Upon their arrival in Charlotte, she continued, the boys let them out on the street and then drove away. Whit by insists that he was introduced to the two girls as the Misses Brown, -and that they took him to a house in HttJharlotte where he was introduced to man and woman whom the girls B^*etended were their parents. He said I he ate breakfast at the home of the I people and returned to Roanoke Ra I pids Sunday. The Green girl denies any knowledge of taking him to this [ house. Whitby, it is said, claims he can find the same house in Charlotte. Continuing her story, the girl said she and the Harris girl met two oth er fellows in Charlotte who drove (Continued on back page) LOCAL BAND PLAYING AT MINNESOTT Playing for Concerts and Dances all This Week at Beach Resort Word has been received by The Her ald from the Rosemary Concert Band which is playing every day this week *i Minnesott Eeach. Practically the entire band is there and reports are they are having a most success ful stay and a pleasant vacation. While the Twin Cities are swelter ing in the intense heat to which they have been subjected for several days the members of the local band are en joying the cool breezes of the beach down at Minnesott. The band under the direction of R. L. Martin is be ing entertained at the beach all this week where they are giving daily concerts and furnishing music for the dances. The performances of the band by large and appreciative audiences from the crowds which throng the beach. The boys made a similar trip to the beach last season where they acquired a host of friends. The traditional hospitality of the people of this section has added much to the p^iasures of the numerous sports afforded by the beach. Minnesott Beach is situated at Wil kerson’s Point on the Neuse River about two miles from Arapahoe. This particular spot is said to be the first place at which Sir Walter landed as he came yp the river. Although Minnesott is just in its third season it is already one of the most popular resorts in this section. JR. LEGION TEAM PLAYS GASTONIA First Game There m Afternoon for State Championship The local boys team sponsored by the American Legion left here by bus ‘ye terday morning for Gasto nia where they play a three game series for the State championship. The first game is being played this afternoon. Fourteen boys and coach Bill Alligood made the trip. The Legion Post at Gastonia invit ed the local team to play the whole series there as the expenses of playing here or on neutral ground would bo too much and gate receipts would bo small. Gastonia has a post of several hun dred members, one of the largest in the State, and there has been much enthusiasm over their boys team, es pecially when they defeated Durham, last week to win the Western cham pionship. They have guaranteed the traveling and hotel expenses of the local team and half the net gate re ceipts. Coach Alligood had no line on the opposing team but the boys were feel ing very confident when they left. The second game will be played Fri day and if a third game is neces sary it will be played off Saturday, the boys returning here Sunday. Those who saw the last two games with Goldsboro feel the boys have a good chance to win the championship if they continue to play the same brand of ball. The team has its new uniforms, do nated by the citizens of this communi ty, and will make a snappy looking outfit when they trot on the field this afternoon. Local Contractor Lands Big Job In Washington, D. C. The brick, tile* and stone contract on a new High School building in Washington, D. C., has been landed by Jim Thompson, local contractor. The general contractors who re ceived the contract are W. P. Rose and Co., of Goldsboro. The building will be larger than the High School build ing here. Mr. Thompson will leave next week to begin the work and he states his willingness to employ all local brick layers at a good wage. He says this part of the work will last about five months. To give an idea of the size of the job, Mr. Thompson says it will take 1,135,000 brick for that part of the work. This number includes face brick, press, buff, fire and common brick. He will also lay some 60,000 pieces of tile and 10,000 cubic feet of Indiana limestone and granite. Atlantic Coastal Highway in North Carolina The new maps of the Atlantic Coastal Highway are ready to go to press and one of the sever al maps which will show on the big folder is printed in this is sue. This particular map shows the Highway as a short route from Norfolk to Wilmington. The main iine of the Atlantic Coastal however, is that road shown from Richmond to Wilmington. The completion of a new fer ry from Cape Charles to Norfolk will bring many tourists from the North along the shore line. 130 miles is saved by taking this new route. The Coastal High way Association plans to divert much West Bound traffic com inr? South to Norfolk via route !117 to Federal Route 17-1. The new maps do not take cognizance of the recent arbitra ry action of the N. C. State Highway Department in taking markings of Route 40 and 17-1 from this community. There is descriptive matter of the Twin Cities on the back of the folder with pictures of all the mills and data concerning the industrial features of the community. There is some debate as to the value of these maps and mem bership in the Atlantic Coastal Highway Association at this | time to the two towns. There are 'those who think the Associa tlon can do us no good in our light to regain 17-1, while oth ers feel that being in the As sociation and on the maps will be a strong talking point and ar gument in the fight to get the roads back to their original sta tus. The entire Coastal Highway extends from Maine to Florida, the map shown here being a lo cal map of the State of North Carolina. The map of the entire route shows on one side of the folder. These maps are placed in all hotels, office of Chambers of Commerce, and automobile clubs, filling stations, tourists camps and other places where 'travelers gather. Father of Dr. Job Taylor Dies In Ohio Dr. Job Taylor was called to Lima, Ohio, last Thursday on account of the death of his father, Mr. George Taylor. Mr. Taylor was about eighty seven years old and came to this country from England about forty five years ago. He is survived by two daughters ar.d three sons, Misses Anne and Elizabeth Taylor of Lima, Ohio, Dr. George Taylor of Pitts burgh, Penn., Mr. Richard Taylor of Boston, Mass., and Dr. Job Taylor of this place. The sympathy of Dr Taylor’s many friends goes to him and his family. The condition of Miss Tommie Hodges, of Northampton county, who has been a patient in the Roanoke Rapids Hospital since July 10, is much improved, attaches at the hospital say. Purdy Is Manager R .B. Purdy, who has been connect ed with the local branch of the East ern Carolina Service Corporation for several years, has been elevated to manager of the local concern. He sue ceeds J. R. Worrell who has been transferred to Greenville this week. -i_j-— Mrs. J. H. Story of Roanoke Junc tion, who is a patient at the Roanoke Rapids Hospital, is improving. [MOVE MAN FOR SAFE KEEPING Owens Taken to Raleigh Prison after Prelimi nary Hearing E.B. Owens, 40-year-old white man, is confined to the State penitentiary at Raleigh, where he was removed for safe keeping last Saturday following a preli minary hearing on a capital charge before a Magistrate at Garysburg. Owens will remain at the State Prison until next Monday, when he will be returned to Jackson for his appearance at the August term of Northamp ton Superior Court. He was re moved to Raleigh by Sheriff Joyner. Owens was arrested at the Halifax Paper Corporation mill here last week by Deputy Sheriff Ed Keeter on a warrant issued by the State in which he is charged with a capital offense against a nine year old girl. The girl was brought to Roanoke Rapids, where she was examined by a local physician. She named Owens ar her assailant. Owens is a widower and the father of several children. LIVESTOCK SPECIAL ON AUGUST IS _ .Farmers and. Public In-! vited fco Visit Special i Train 1 he L.ve Stock Development Spec-: iai Train, operated by the Atlantic Coast Lino Railroad, in <• operation j with the North Carolina State Col- i iegc <*i' AgfPiCiyi enft* • .a nee ring: ! i and the North Carolina Department of Agriculture, will visit W Mon, N. C., on August 19th from p. m. to <» p. m. Farmers and others interest ed in any phase of live •’ !: rais ing will be given an opportunity to roe types of dairy cattle, hoys, sheep ! end poultry recommended for this section, and the equipment necessary tor their care, and to secure informa tion from the specialist who accom pany the train about biteding, feed ing and marketing problems. The live stock development special is being operated by the Atlantic Coast Line and the cooperating agen cies in an effort to bring about the j establishment of more live stock on the farms of Eastern North Carolina. All agricultural author! : s arc agreed that not only are more 'iv•• stuck bad ly need to furnish additional cash farm income and maintain soil forii hty, but that conditioi' in this so li m are peculiarly favorable for live s-ock production. Whto bred and fed as re o in mended by the State Col Specialists live sleek has been found decidedly profitable in Eastern North Carolina. Everything on the live stock de velopment special is free*, and a visi' I to too train involves no obligations. [ Women arc especially invited. Mrs. Bolton Dies After a prolonged illness, Mrs. .T. T. Bolton died Thursday night at her • home in South Rosemary. Funeral1 [ services wore held Saturday and in- j j torment was made in Cedarwood cc-! imetery. Mrs. Bolton leaves six chil- * jdren, Mrs. E. V. Hedgepeth, Mrs. R. | J- Edwards, Miss Maggie Bolton, • Rufus Bolton, and Quinton Bolton. | Father Dies Suddenly Word hr.s been received here of the sudden death of the father of Jack Williams, of Roanoke Rapids, which occurred at his home in Kimberly, Wisconsin, Wednesday. Mr. Williams was 95 years of age. Mr. and Mrs. Williams recently returned to their i home here from a visit with thie i former’s father. Funeral services for the deceased will take place Satur day. -□ The Roanoke Mills Company has installed a new drinking fountain on the City Park near the tennis courts. The fountain is a blessing to the youngsters who use the pary for playgrounds, and is being well used by tennis players and also those who use the park in cutting through from Jackson Street. HUNDREDS LOOK FOR OIL HERE Small Seepage i n Creek Watched for Years by Local Man For years. Postmaster J. L. Vest ms been watching a cretain pool in Ohocoyotte Creek. A short time ago, lie told Rev. R. L. Topping, who owns 'he land on one side of the pool that his observations over a period of years convinced him there was oil on Lhe property. The news spread like wildfire and luring the past few days, especially Sunday, hundreds of people have stopped at the bridge on Route 48 vhich crosses the creek and looked for tome sign of the oil. There is not much to see at a cas ual glance. But one who stays there L'or a short time will see bubbles ris ing intermittently and then a small smudge of oily substance will rise to the surface to float slowly down stream. This has been going on for several years, says Mr. Vest, who one day caught a bit of the oil as it came to the surface and ignited it. It burned freely. Som eseern to think the whole thing i-’ merely an oil tan c t coping into the creek somewhere upstream, but Mr. Vest observed the oil in the pool years l&fore there was any oil tanks up stream. At, times, the top of the water will be carrying a no?.en small patches of oil, all rising from the bottom of the pool. There are no indications of any similar disturbance above the pool, which is located just upstream from the highway bridge. While no geolo gist ha - yet visited the spot, those from noro who have seen it are cer tain there is an oil and gas seepage i ’ere. Iicw large it is, of course, onne know. ►rtmo geologists say there are no o.l deposits in Eastern North Caro 1 na. what they probably mean is that there are no deposits la ■ enough for commercial use, because there is Hnty.irik* oqu.bt chat tic-re is at least * a small deposit in the Choeoyotte rver-l: pool, enough to flow at in terva.s for the last ten or twelve years mat Mr. Vest has been observ ing it. and perhaps for years before that time. Which, ah’ recalls to the mind of the writer, an oil boom' in a section oi Kentucky a few years ago. Drilling for a well, a driller accidently struck •mi and the whole country went mad. nigs were brought in from every sec tion bf the country, drilling started in a hundred spots, land sold for fabul ous sums, dry holes were forgotten when a well was brought in. men closed their places of business and v. cut out buying and selling leases, sharks, promoters and the riff raff c-f the Texas and Oklahoma fileds poured in, thousands of dollars were : •:uic. .'ost and spent every day. That was five years ago. Today there may U a dozen small wells pumping reg ularly, all owned by one or two com panies. Oil lands which might have o dd for one thousand debars an acre —on can be bought for ten. dollars now. On the other hand, oil was the mi lacie worker in Texas and the South west. as well as in portions of Penn . vivaria. Wo recall in Oklahoma where whole tribes of Indians were made fabulously rich overnight by the oiscovery of oil on or near their nude prarie lands. ■' i mis m pockets; that the deeper into the eanh wel,a »'•«• drilled the greater the chances for finding the larger pack ets. They claim none of these large deposits or pockets are in this sec tion of the country. But it is nice to look into Chocoy olte Creek and dream of wealth untold huiSod beneath that placid surface. --□ Too Much ice Water Makes Hospital Victim Persons who (Link too much ice ■vatcr during this hot spell might profit from the experience of Joe Williams, a patient in the Roanoke Rapids hospital. Last Wednesday Mr. Williams at tended a barbecue picnic across the r.ver. He helped prepare the bar becue for serving and during the course of this work drank plenty of ;ce water to help him keep cool. Be fore the picnic was over, Mr. Williams began suffering with severe pains. X physician was called and he was re moved to the hsopital. His condition -8 not considered serious. I Miss Edna McCommons. of Rose mary, a former nurse at the Roanoke ! Rapids hospital, is a patUat there.
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