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LAST vet dies in JACKSON James S. Grant Was Last Veteran In Northamp ton County Funeral services for J. S. Grant were conducted from the residence in Jackson Sunday afternoon at 3 o’clock I Rev. B. C. Thompson, local pastor I the M. E. Church, assisted by Rev. B r. Grant of the Seaboard M. E. Churchc, and Rev. Draper of Garys L,urR. Interment was made in the Episcopal cemetery. Mr. Grant, who has been quite ill at his home for the past several months, succumbed Saturday after noon. Mr Grant was the oldest resident ot Jackson and at his death was the ' last veteran in Northampton county. He was born in Powhatan County, Ya., March 28, 1847, and was the son of Rev. William Grant and Mrs. Sa rah Meadow Grant. He was the granson of Shadrach Grant, a native ct England who came to the United States in young manhood and settled in the vicinity of Jackson, N. C. Later fighting in the War of 1812. Mr. Grant attended private schools ol Northampton County and at the pge of 18 years, enlisted in Company H. Junior Reserves and was trans ferred to Co. H, Second North Caro lina Cavalry in 1864. Still later he was courier to General W. H. F. Lee, commander of Lee’s division of Ca \alry, and in this dangerous capa city participated in the seige of Pe tersburg, Va He was wounded at ihe battle of Five Forks and took part in several of the engagements in the reterat to Appamatox Court house, Ya., where he surrendered with the rank of sergeant. Following the close of the war, he returned home and re sumed his studies in the free schools of Northampton County. Later he at tended Peel’s Academy, near Jackson, walking 14 miles every day to reach I it. I March, 1870, he married Miss Ad riana Butts Boone, who was born in Jackson, 1854. and died January 30, 1925. Mr. Grant was one of the most prominent men of the county and State, having served in various capa cities for both. In 1925 he was a member of the House of Represen tatives, and was justice of the Peace for (in He wua a mamba? of the County Board of Education and was chairman of the Northampton pension board for a great number of years. During the World War he served on the United States Food Administration Board. He belonged to the King Slomon Lodge, No. 56 A. F. and A. M., of Jackson, of which he was past master and a charter member. He was a member of the Methodist Church there for a great number of years. Surviving are the following sons and daughters: William A and John V. Grant of Andrews, S. C.; Mes dames J. W .Grant of Garysburg, N. C.; F. B. Yielding of Birmingham, Ala.; Lillie Holmes of Mt. Olive, N. C. seven brothers, J. M. and L. C. Grant of Jackson, N. C.; Rev. W. E. Grant of Petersburg, Va.; G. P. Grant of Lynchburg, Va.; H. H. and T. P. Grant of Ridgeway, N. C.; Marvin Grant of Durham, N. C.; two sisters, Mesdames D. S. Ellis of Ashland, Va. and L. A. Grant of Chester, Va.; 21 grandchildren, 42 neices and ne phews. Raleigh May Lose The Industrial Commission Raleigh, June 18. — Discussion of the possibility of moving the offices of the Industrial Commission from Raleigh, or establishing a branch, in some Piedmont City, in which area most of the workmen’s compensation cases develop resulted in a check of the number of cases heard up to last week. The records of the commission show that in 23 months 1735 hearings were held in the State, 4G1 in 45 East ern counties, including Granville, Wake, Harnett Hoke, Cumberland and Robeson, and 12G4 were held in 56 counties West of tha tline, of those 72S were held in Piedmont counties and 413 in 25 mountain counties. In other words, slightly less than 27 per cent were in the 45 eastern counties and slightly more than 73 per cent were in the Piedmont and nearly 24 per cent in the mountain counties. Halifax County, the records show, furnished 220 of these hearings. Cannot Sell Exemption Raleigh, June 1H.—Since there is an exemption of $300 in household and kitchen furniture from taxation, then such personal property cannot be seized and sold for taxes. Frank Nash, assistant Attorney General, holds in an opinion given to Charles M .Johnson, director of Local Gov ernment. In a previous opinion it had been held that such property could be sold for taxes, but Mr. Nash found « different statute which indicates t hat such property as is exempt from taxation cannot be sold for taxes. SrRANGE AS IT SEEMS-By John Hix ’VJlMS a boy and aim; BORN TO MRS. JOSSPA P BECKER. CUMBERLAND. MOL HMe 8iRTi\days m different years — ONE WAS BORN IN iQZfc and TACOTACR If MINUTES LATER f/ «/??' is2? (( Hm John ft. Vooffri 15. Of NEW VORK ' AGE 97 MA* VOTEP REGULARLY FOR 76~<eai?S ^ Johnny FARReu N.Y. GOfcF PRO. won 8 major CHAMPIONSHIPS IN l<*21 — 6 OP tHPm irt Succession ©McClure Newspaper Sjnjicait * (WNU 8ervlce.) TWIN CITY HAPPENINGS Miss Edith Mrris is spending some time with friends and relatives near Aurelian Springs. Mrs. Charley Baird spent Sunday visiting her son, Jhn Baird. The Senior B. Y. P. U. of Roanoke Rapids Baptist Church entertained on Tuesday night from 8 til 11 o'clock in the home of Miss Catherine Hutch inson. The group played games then refreshments were served to the fol lowing: Misses Annie Mae Odell, Vashti Kennemur, Rosa Williams, Ed na Stainback, Catherine Kidd, Helen Padgett, Naomi Powell, Edythe Wright, Dorothy Rice, Alice Kidd, Fanny Collier, Catherine Hutchinson, Messers Calvin Kennemur, Leonard Langston, Arthur Webster, Stanley Hutchinson, Theodore Smith, Thomas Wrenn, Murrell Hudson, Na thaniel Lowe, Charlie Crowder, Jas. Lynch. Miss Rosa Williams entertained on Monday night with a weiner roast. The group played games and then c C3 s +» w 'M The Deal Is Closed! OTHE business man who wants to assure the * soundness of his business deals clinches them by paying — by check; and he protects himself while traveling by not carrying large sums of money. His check book is surety and profit; make it your business partner. Roanoke Bank & Trust Co. THE LEADING BANK IN THIS SECTION S. T. PEACE, President roasted weiners and marshmallows. '1’hose present were: Edna Stainback, Catherine Hutchinson, Rosa Willliams Alary Ann Mabry, Ruth Keeter, Lucy Wood, Annie Britt, Lois Hux, Ollie Keeter, Willie Prince, John Louis Welch, “Lefty” Carroll, Eugene Har iis, Carl Keeter, Bernard Hux, Guy Moss, David Kelly, Owen Hux. The Ladies Aid Society of the Roa noke Rapids Methodist Church held its regular monthly meeting Tues day afternoon in the home of Mrs. Fonnie Coburn. After the business a short program, led by Mrs. A. E. Akers was given. The hostess serv ed tea and cookies. Those present: Miss Agatha Moore, Mesdames Wil liam China, R. O. Bray, Elting Car son Mills, Doc Moore, J. H. Matkins, Babcock, Julian Glover, W. G. Lynch, W. J. Chambliss, J. W. Tay lor and A. E. Akers. Mr. and Mrs. Tommie Gates and Miss Florine Holt entertained on last Wednesday evening with two tables of bridge. Katherinte Jackson was given a compact for ladies high score and Mr. Frank Pittman won gentle mens prize, two handkerchiefs. A salad course was served at ten thirty. Those playing were: Mr .and Mrs. Howard Speight, Miss Katherine Jackson, Miss Florine Holt, Mr. Wil bur Anderton, Mr. Frank Pittman, and Mr. and Mrs. Gates. Mrs. Will Taylor honored Miss Bet ty Gray Long and her guests Mon yda afternoon with a bridge party. The High score prize, a sachet, was won by Miss Estelle Adkinson of Waverly ,Ga.. and low score prize by Miss Sarah Parker of Charlotte, N. ('., who was given an ash tray. A salad course was served to the follow ing: Misses Betty Gray Long, Ma ria Long, Annie Kennon Taylor, Pris cilla Mullen, Crichton Harris, Anne Coleman, Estelle Adkinson, Sara Parker, Sara Vann, Katherine Scog gins, Marie Coffee and Rosa Heath Long. The following have been members of ahoijse party this week given by Miss Betty Gray Long: Miss Estelle Adkinson of Waverly, Ga., Miss Sara Porter of Charlotte, N. C., Miss Sara Vann, Franklinton, N. C., Mr. David Irwin, Buford, Ga., Mr. Bartlette Burgwyn, Jackson, N. C. A Summary of NEW LAWS By 1931 Legislature (Continued from last week) The recent session consolidated and combined to a greater extent than any other its acts and, despite the 141 clays, the number enacted is not lar ger than two years ago. More than 400 laws were enacted and resolu tions passed of a public or general nature ,but not more than 300 are of general interest. The titles of prac tically all of these laws, indicating their nature, are given below, with brief summaries of a few of the most important. Providing for the extension of special assessments. Punish abandonment by mother of children under sixteen years of age. Amend Sec. 2583, C. S., relating to appointment of trustees in deeds of trust. Regulate mutual burial associations and assessment insurance associa tions. Amend Sec. 2, Article 13 of the Constitution as it relates to submis sion to the people of amendments. Amend Ch. 43, P. L. 1929, in re: f:xing interest of discount rate which an agricultural credit organization may charge on loans. Reorganize the department of ag riculture, to appoint a board, and to appoint a board, and to define the duties of said board. Promote safe driving on the high ways and to enforce collection of judgments against irresponsbile driv ers of motor vehicles. Amen Ch. 201, P. L. 1929, requir ing county officials to make contracts for auditing and to standardize book keeping so as to include officials of cities, towns and special charter dis tricts. Amend Sec. 2942, C. S., the Muni cipal Finance Act, so as to provide for the financing of air ports or land ing fields by citys and towns. Amend Ch. 122, P. L. 1927, as amended by Ch. 272, P. L., changing the basis of automobile license plates from horsepower to weight (\ ve hides. Amend Ch. 239, P. L. 1925, prohi biting the use of public owned auto mobiles for private purposes, appli cable to cities and towns. Providing for special judges in North Carolina. Providing for appointment py the Governor of accuntan* upon certifi cation by the County Government Ad visory Commission (Local Govern ment Commission.) To assure payment and disburse ment in full of the appr ipriation fo: support of six months school by sale of anticipatory notes if the revenues are short. Appropriate $50,000 to secure right | of-way for inland waterway from the Cape Fear River and Southport to the South Carolina line. Reappropriate and reallocate cer tain unallotted balances of permanent appropriations made to institutions under Institutional Bnd Acts of 1925, Ch. 192, P. L. 1925, 147, P. L. 1927, 295 P. L. 1929. Amend Ch. 119, P. L. 1929, relat ing to State Barber License, extend ing provisions to towns and cities of 500 population or more. Provide for compilation of statis tics relating to the blind of the State. Amend Ch. 191, P.L. 1925, relating to fees to be charged for tags or la bels for inspection of bedding. Banks Amend Sub-sec. 16, Ch. 113, P. L. 1927, (and Sec 218 (e), C. S.), relat ing to banks. Authorize and ratify certain acts of boards of directors of insolvent banks with respect to performance of duties of banks as trustees in deeds of trust. Determine conditions under which banks which have been taken pos session of by the Commissioner of Banks may be reopened for transact ion of business. Amend Sec. 6377, C. S. pertaining to the licensing of banks to as fi duciaries. Amend Sub-sec, 7, Sec 219 (c), C. S., conferring upon the Commission- j ei of banks and | or liquidating j •gents certain powers, in re mort-1 pages ,deeds of trust, etc. Preserve the fiduciary powers and liabilities of banks upon consolida tion. Validate acts of Corporation Com mission, the Chief State Bank Ex aminer and | or liquidating agents in respect to exercising power of sale of mortgages and deeds of trust in connection with banks in liquidation. Permitting State Treasurer to charge lower rate of interest on monthly balances and enable him to protect State Funds, which by reason of present conditions cannot be pro tected by a depository bond. (Continued next week) Do this every time. 'J'HROW your garage doors wide open before starting your mo tor. Take no chances with monox ide gas from the exhaust. Come to this agency o f the Hartford Fire Insurance Company for Automobile Insurance. Take no chances with the many hazards of driving. National Loan & Insurance Co. 24 Second St. Dial R-444-1 1 Mi-Ton 131-inch Stake Truck—Price, including body $710. Dual wheels $25 extra. With 157-inch wheelbase, including body $810, dual wheels standard. Ton for ton .... mile for mile Chevrolet six-cylinder trucks cost less to operate I It is a matter of record, L__j among more and more large fleet operators, that Chevrolet six cylinder trucks give a lower transportation cost than any other truck of equal capac ity in the market. These firms are finding, through experi ence, that Chevrolet sedan deliveries are capable of 20 miles or better, to the gallon of gasoline; that Chevrolet Dij-ton trucks are making fuel records which are relatively just as high. That it costs very little to keep Chevrolet trucks in first-class working order. That Chevrolet service charges on both parts and labor are exceptionally low. That the active life of Chevrolet trucks extends well past the 50,000 mileage mark. To place your hauling on a minimum-cost basis —and keep it there —put Chevrolet six-cylinder trucks to work. A wide variety of Chevrolet-built bodies is now available. And delivered prices of Chevrolet trucks, complete and ready for work, are based on low chassis-cost and low body-cost, plus only reasonable charges for handling and financing. Chevrolet \ V2- ton chess Is with 131" wheelbase (Dual wheels optional, $25 extra) *0 I'/r-ton chassis with 157" whoelbase, $590 Commercial chassis, $355 (Dual wheels standard) All truck chassis prices f. o. b. Flint, Michigan. All truck body prices f. o. b. Indianapolis, Indiana. Special equipment extra. Low delivered prices and easy terms. — See your dealer below - JOYNER MOTOR CO. RaMBUiy, N. C.
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