PAGE FOUR
SECTION TWO
This is
the Law
By ROBERT E. LEE*
(For the M. C. Bar Association)
Liability Os Hotels
What is the liability of a hotel
ft>r the property of' a guest that
is, brought into a hotel?
■ This depends upon the law of
the state in which the hotel is
located. Today there are in al
most all states statutes which
have changed to some extent the
strict common-law liability of
innkeepers. There is no uniform
ity in the wording of these stat
uates.
At common law, which is the
law in the absence of statutes, an
innkeeper was an absolute insur
er as to the safety of the prop-
erty of a guest, except for (D
negligence of the guest, (2) act cf
God, and (3) public enemy
By statute in North Carolina a
hotel cannot be held liable for
loss or damage of the property of
a guest unless such results from
4he failure of the hotel to exer
cise ordinary care. Even in such
m case, the hotel cannot be sued
for an amount in excess of SIOO.
A guest may, however, at any
time prior to loss or damage noti
fy the hotel in writing that his
property exceeds SIOO in value,
and must upon demand of the ho
tel furnish it with a list of the
same, with the value thereof, in
which case the hotel may be held
liable for the loss or damage be
cause of any negligence on its
pdrt for the full value of the
same.
Proof of the loss of any such
baggage, except in the case pf
damage or destruction by fire, is
deemed prfrna facie evidence of
the negligence of the hotel.
It is the dutv of a hotel in
North Carolina, upon request of a
guest to receive and safely keep
money, jewelry, and valuables to
an amount not exceeding SSOO.
A hotel is not liable for money or
jewels not so deposited.
A hotel in North Carolina must
post in every room and in its of
fice a printed copy of the North
Carolina statute relating to the
liability of hotels and all of its
regulations relating to the con
duct of guests. If it docs not do
so, the hotel is liable as at com
mon law. This means that if the
property is stolen, or destroyed
by fire, the guest can recover
from the hotel its full present
value notwithstanding the fact
that the hotel was in no way at
fault.
FOOD SUPERSTITIONS
PROVEN UNFOUNDED
Now you can read the truth
fcbout the Old Wives Tales, the
myths, and the superstitions sur
rounding many foods and the way
we eat them. In this enlighten
ing article, the author reveals
that drinking at meals is not fat
tening and that milk and pickles
are not a harmful combination.
For all the details, be sure to
read FACTS AND FANCIES
ABOUT WHAT YOU EAT in the
May 25th issue of the
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Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Bailey Hudson of Erwin, N. C., an
nounce the* engagement of their sister. Miss Lynda Irene Hud
son, to Lawrence Joseph Crowder. Miss Hudson and Mr.
Crowder have both been residents of Wilson, N< C.. for more
than twenty years. Miss Hudson is employed by the Branch
Banking & Trust Company. Mr. Crowder is owner and op
erator of the North State Brokerage Company.
"dwelling remodeling
By C. W. OVERMAN, Chowan County Agent
Mr. and Mrs. James F. Ward of
Gliden community are planning
some remodeling and addition to
their dwelling. At their request,
the county agent looked over the
plans which were very good.
Based on experience and train
ing, a few changes were suggest
ed. One of these was placing the
pantry or storage room more con
veniently to the kitchen. Anoth
er was placing the closet for stor
ing of boots, raincoats, etc., most
convenient to the line of traffic
entering the house to the lava
tory and thence to the kitchen.
The lavatory was moved to make
room for a semi-bath facilities.
By these changes persons will en
ter the utility room, remove boots,
raincoats, etc., step over to the
lavatory for washing and then in
to the kitchen.
These changes will not cause
any additional cost of construc
tion and yet will add considerably
to the convenience. The home
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agent, Miss Maidred Morris, and
I encourage people to call on us
to look over their plans with
them before they start remodel
ing. Generally,' any suggestions
of changes we offer will not add
to the cost of construction and
might even save on the cost of
construction.
After the party receives their
suggestions for more convenience,
they are at liberty to go ahead
and build in any way they see fit.
Through the years I have ob
served many remodeled homes or
rooms on which Extension agents
were not requested to look over
the plans. Some of these people,
after remodeling, have found sev
eral mistakes they made and
and some of them rather serious.
These mistakes might have been
i avoided had they obtained as-
I sistance from Extension workers
Jor other agricultural workers in
I planning.
Crotalaria For
| Soil Bank Land
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' Crotalaria is one of the best
soil improvement crops to grow
on mixed, light and sandy soils,
according to County Agent C. W.
Overman. - The crotalaria adds
nitrogen and .organic matter to'
the soil and livestock will not
eat it.
The Giant Straiata variety ma
tures late and will not go to seed
in this area. This is the variety
being recommended by agricul
tural workers in this area. The
seeding rate is eight to ten pounds
drill or 20 to 25 pounds >per acre
broadcast. Seed may be sown
faces a
| I CHALLENGING
JtfTJXVJLJIr FUTURE ’
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Travel is a big “industry” in our State. It benefits all
areas directly or indirectly. Os the several hundred
million dollars spent on travel and at resorts in North
Carolina, nearly all is taxable to the State. Our oppor
tunity to develop this growing business is limited only
by our hospitality. We already have the attractions
and facilities, of which out own people are perhaps
the biggest users. Our future is unlimited.
One of the most important contributions to our hos
pitality in most areas is our county-wide “legal con
trol” system of the sale of beer and ale—a system that
is working exceedingly well in the interests of all en
gaged in the travel business, as well as those law
abiding communities that subscribe to it.
North Carolina Division
■ UNITED STATES BREWERS FOUNDATION. INC.
anytime from now until Julylll, 1
the earlier it is seeded the more
growth it will make. The crop
is easily disced into the soil and
is an excellent nitrogen gather
er.
Mr. Overman says that seed
supplies of Giant Straiata are be-1
coming scarce. He and James
Griffin, the Soil Conservationist,'
urge the fanners to purchase
their seed as soon as possible and
get the seed sown so that the!
crop will control or suppress
weeds and other undesirable
growth.
Where there is the most love
to God, there will be theTe the
truest and most enlarged phil
anthropy. —Robert Southey.,
104 Given Old Age
Assistance In April
During f April 104 persons in
Chowan County received $3,516 in
way of old age assistance. Eigh
teen cases of aid to dependent
children received $1,012, While 31
cases of aid to permanently and
totally disabled received $1,242
AN E ALL DEMOCRATS
OPEN LETTER E9H OF
TO CHOWAN COUNTY
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We remind you that the Clerk of the Superior Court: •
1. Passes upon the legal aspect of Special Proceedings, Petitions and other ac
tions coming before the Court. He must approve tfye settlement of every estate and
adoption, and conduct hearings concerning the sanity of individuals. Every action
involving the person or property of minor and incompetent wards of the Court is
passed upon by this officer.
2. Must make frequent judicial and administrative decisions based upon the
written law.
A KNOWLEDGE OF THE LAW IS ESSENTIAL TO THE
PROPER MANAGEMENT OF THIS OFFICE!
3. Is, ex officio, Judge 6f the Juvenile Court. It is no secret that problems
involving our children are increasing.
PROPER COUNSEL AND ADVICE AT THE RIGHT TIME
MAY SAVE YOUR CHILD FROM A LIFE OF CRIME!
We believe that the long experience of JOHN F. WHITE as a Judge of Re-
Court, lawyer, legislator, father and grandfather combine to make him emi
nently .'qualified for the very important office of Clerk of the Superior Court of Cho
wan County, and we sincerely recommend that every Democratic voter of Chowan
County support his candidacy in the Democratic Primary on May 31, 1958.
This Office Is Much More Than a Bookkeeping Job!
This advertisement is being published by friends of John F. White devoted to the best
- interests of Chowan County
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and 12 blind aid cases received
$462. |
There were seven emergency
assistance cases for which the ex
pense was $55.31. Other financial
assistance included eight cases
hospitalized in the county for
which the county’s share was sl,-
001 and two cases hospitalized
outside the county, $37.20.
Service cases included two money.
adult parolees under supervision,
one famihß adjustipenv-five medi
cal and; Trealth care cases, service
to 33 i individual children, two
non-surtbtt of children
seven Swaafeptive horfies and four
out-of-town inquiries.
Model?! Home One that gives
you half the room, for twice the