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EVERYBODY BOOST LOUISBURG THE FRANKLIN TIMES LOUISBURG NEEDS A WEEKLY PAY ROLL A. F. JOHNSON, Editor and Manager THE COUNTY, THE STATE, THE UNION SUBSCRIPTION $1.50 Per Year VOLUMN LV. LOUISBURG, N. 0., rRIDAY, MAY 14TH, 1926 (12 Pages) NT?;? ": TRADES 10 FOR 30 DAYS Feran and Thomas Given Road Sentences liragg and Davis Sentenced to a Year In State's Prison?Judge Barnhlll And Solicitor Evans Piloting The Mills of Justice In Franklin Super ior Court Feran and Thomas, who flashed a | lot of checks at Frankltnton the early part of the year were ?lv,fn ?*dn"v?g fences, Johnnie Bragg and FredI Davis were given prison sentences^ ceny and receiving, and Jack R?8e traded a ten day sentence for a 30 dav sentence when he appealed from Urn sentence of the Recorders Court and went to the Superior Cmirt Judge M. V. Barnhlll of Roc?y Mount, is holdjng the regular term of Franklin Superior Court, criminal term, and Is Impressing our^ people with his earnest desire to see ^t the law Is properly enforced. He Is very business like and firm in his de cisions and Is making Progress wit* the business of the court. He livered a most Intelligent and in structive charge to the grand Jury. After reviewing the criminal law ana explaining their duties he proceeded to tell them about the condition of the court house Agreeing with the form cr grand Juries and Judges that the present court house Is ^equate, unsightly unsanitary and Is a Are trap end that the offices of tf? the Court, the Sherif and the Register /? Feeds arc inadequate and insuf ficient for the duties they are to Pef i ..he ordered the grand Jury to t-1. tie commissioners in and find ou. these former orders had been | disic - r !?d, and stated that something go.v-g to be done before the term comes to a close. Solicitor W. F. | Evans is present and ably repr"f lag the State in the prosecution of the docket. The grand Jury is com posed of the following W C. Perry, foreman; M. J. Hayes, H. O. Jones, J. A. Reavi^E. G. BI?W" C A. Moore. Ernest Epster, W. H Delbrldge, J J Murray, H. J- Co** Ed Pearce, W. H White,'P. F. !3trick land, B. F. Wilder, J. W Nash, J. S. Howell, R M. Dorsey, R L Seymoore. J. P. Pleasants was sworn in as offlter to grand Jury. .. ] The docket was token up and dis posed of as follows: , State vs Robert Horton the State; finding that the defendant was under the age of 16 years he was turned, over to the Juvenile Court. ' state vs R. W. Sturdlvant and Wiley Branch/both plead guilty, Sturdlvant; was fined *200 and all costs, Branch fined $100. State vs June Davis, attempting to bilbe and officer, trial, kullty,12 months in Jail to be hired out after 3?Stote8'vs Jark Rogers, unUwful pos session of whiskey, pleads guilty, 30 ^tote vsllMillard Feran and H. H. Thomas, alias H. B. Hendrirka hand ? plead guilty. Feran given 4 months on roads. Thomas given 12 months on| "state vs Charlie Jones, unlawful pos session of whiskey, trial not guiltF 1 State vs Johnnie Bragg and Fred Davis, larceny and receiving, plead guilty, both given a sentence of not leas than one year nor more than two^ vears in State prison each." State vs Frank Blackley larceny, the fine imposed at the J'uuary tenn is ordered reduced from *100 to *60. State vs Plummer Williamson, dis posing of mortgaged property, con "Vtote vs Otho Wiggins forgery, con UD8Ut^e v. John Bragg and Fred Dav is, larceny and receiving, prayer Judgment continued. . State vs Helen Lee prostitution, capias and continued. State vs Charlie Burnetts assault with deadly weapon, conUnued by ^toto vi C. F. Lp^an aaaault with deadly weapon, pleads guilty. State vs Millard Strickland, oper ating anfomoblle tatoaloated. Pleada guilty, 8 months on road* Jtal*** on roads to be ?lven at w Um > defendant shall be found driving an automobile in Franklin county, upon,! auiomoo. of the Superior, utomoDiie in --. w irder of the Judge of the Superior 'aute vs Eugene Btrlckland, laroe-' ,y and receiving. 2 y*V* ? fI State vs J. O. Teasley foftery. ( m. .n<i?v not less than ? nor. pleads guilty, not lees than * more than S years In tote BUte v. We. proMbition Uw. trt?. g^llt*, Read ISO and costs and six monVds on prohibition law, upon order of the Superior OwuJ- Lan)tr anting pro libltlon law, continued. State vis Charlie IfarM nnUwfnl possession of whiskey, trial, guilty. Stats vs Will Perry and Connie Per ry, unlawful poenesaton of whiskey, MwtSypunrion, MWjUt irith wtftpdn* pW1 iriui w"**# ?A rvs ?h diMir weafm ? vmn*1 U?r for judirm?nt contlMfd to Oc Usm, 1IH 9 _ ^ Mailed* Bute vs OehrgS 'oatlstt. forgery, (Cotrtfnudd ?? Pan ??"> J t ARTHUR MOHN SPEAKS TO KIWANIANS Extends Appreciations To Economics Department Mills High School For Excellent Entertainment; Malcolm McKlnne Delights t'lnbb With Bass Solo ii_J Loulsburg Klwanlana were delight ed with a mpst excellent Inspirational address on Friday night by Its presi dent, Arthur Mohn, who after having reviewed In a measure the accom plishments of the Loulsburg Klwanls Club took up his subject and filled all his hearers with the greatest in spiration. He says it Is great to die for a cause but still greater to live for a cause. He told of the culmina tion of the efforts begun by the club In the Interest of Loulsburg College in that the contract was let on Thurs day for the erection of the Franklin County Building, work to begin at once. He spoke of the wonderful Kl wanls Bpirit showing that It was the only thing that would insure peace, industrial as well as International The address was greatly enjoyed by all. Malcolm McKinne delighted the club with a bass solo "The Ocean King" and made his rendition a most macterful and excellent one. Clearing up a misunderstanding Ed ward Best proposed a resolution of thanks and appreciations be sent Miss , Fisher for the wonderful entertain ment the Economics Department of < Mills High Sqhool gave Klwanis. The ; resolution received unanimous and en thusiastic endorsement. A resolution prevailed that the club' donate twenty-five dollars to the Economics Department of the Mills High School to be used for equip-1 ment. Edward Best was the director In charge of the meeting and Asher John j son acted as chairman for the even- i Irg. Arrangements were made to hold a bigger meeting on next Friday night when Dr. W. S. Jtankln will be tbe guest of the Loulsburg Club to talk hospital. * J AT THE METHODIST CHURCH Rev. O. W. Dowd announces that our 8unday school service is at 9:45 A. M. We have our Children's Day Program at 11 A. M. Prof. E. L. Best will represent the pastor on the pro gram. At the evening hour Mrs. A. , W. Mohn will give, a sacred musical con cert. The pastor will be away for a week or more in a revival at Pitts-, boro, N. C. We trust these two services will be eminently successful in every way.,j EDUCATIONAL MEETING The next educational meeting of the Loulsburg Masonic Lodge will be1 held on next Tuesday night. May 18th,1 at 7:30, according to announcement of chairman F. A. Roth who expects to furnish a treat toi all those who attend in the hope of a band concert | by the Loulsburg Band and a smoker. The program at this meeting is to be entirely different and every Mason in Franklin county is Invited to at-' tend. TO PAT M PER CENT Mr. E. S. Pearce, of Spring Hope was in Loulsburg Wednesday and in formed the Franklin Times that checks for the first payment to be made to creditors of the Farmers1 National Bank, amounting to 20 per cent, was now in the hands of the First National Bank in Loulsburg to be distributed to those holding re ceiver's certificates upon the presen tation of these certlficatea This will no doubt be good news to quite a large number of people in and around Louis burg. THE TVCKEB TEE AT .Tuesday ???nine the entire faculty and etudent body of Louiihurg Col lege were Invited to the Tucker Cafe, where they were generoualy enter tained by their boat, Mr. J. 0- Tucker. The substantial sandwich and Ice tea service was followed by a delicious Ice cream and cake course. And as to make the measures of his kindness overflow, the thoughtful host had pro rtded good music. The ever accom modating Loulsburg Band was at Its best that night, and each succeeding number seemed better than the last. The young ladles of the college show M their appreciation by a serins of yells given hi honor of the musicians end especially In honor of the Tucker hospitality. Other colleges may boast superior advantages and enthusiastic support, but faw of them can prove a claim to stauaeher friends than can old Loulsburg. Mr. Tucker has forged an other link In the chain of real friend 'hip which binds community and col lege In a harmonious union. Tie man wU ewes Ms meat Villy at horns will always have bat sr meat than he can buy, say llve tock workers at Stats Cflfllsge. MasaoUnr tea taken ep fld4Ujng. irobably having la mind the tant . * TO CANDIDATES , ? ? ? * AU persons li Franklin Cow- * * ty who are or who expeet to bo- * * come candidate* (or any office la * * the Coanty or Senatorial District * * In which Franklin Coanty forms * * a part, are informed that section * * UN, )r. s. 60ft!,) of the election * * and primary law requires them * * to file with the Chairman of the * * Coanty Board of Elections a * * pledge properly signed in proper * * form, which will be famished by * * said Board and to pay the fees on * * required by law on or before the * * Second Saturday before the pri- * * u^ry, which date this year will * * be Saturday, May 3Snd, 19SB, or * * they will not be allowed to enter * * the primary a* a candidate for * * office. ? * A- F. JOHNSON, Chairman, ? * Board of Elections, * * Franklin Coanty. * MEMORIAL SERVICES Franklin Superior Court Does Honor To Late Wm. H. Ruffin. m One of the most touching and im pressive memorial services witnessed in Louisburg in some time was held lr. Abe conrt house on Wednesday af ternoon after the business of the Court had been completed and the session was turned over to the Bar with His Honor Judge Barnhill pre siding. Mr. E. H. Malone read resolu adopted by the Bar at a session Recorder's Court and asked that be recorded upon the minutes of the Court, which was ordered. Mr. W. M. Person paid a pretty eu logy to, the life and character of Mr. Ruffin stating that he grew in strength and grace and became a leading light in his chosen profession; that he knew of no man that was his superior and spoke of his valuable service to his County and State. Mr. W. H. Yarborough spoke of his association with him from boyhood and stated that he had heard that the ["child is the father of the man" if so I he did not know a stronger example 'of the truth of the saylag than Mr* Ruffin. He was honored as a boy as I we did later for his sterling charac ter. He told of the value to the com munity to have such a man live in it! | for the example to youth. Mr. Ben T. Holden spoke very pret tily of his friendly relationship with Mr. Ruffin, of his unfailing loyalty and devotion to duty. Mr. O. M. Beam characterized him as one whose life Is not ended with his passing but will remain as a herit age xor many years and will go on to eternity. Mr. J. L. Palmer paid a pretty tri bute, as did also Mr W. H Macon. Mr. ? H. Malone said he knew of but tew men who held as high an ideal cf his profession and his duty to his client and his fellowmen, His was a life of service from whicE he got much pleasure. Supt. W. R Mills spoke of him as he had known him in the sehool work and as a citizen. He said he knew <f no man in the county wt- hud t' e interest of the schools and the young folks more at heart than did Mr. Ruf fin. Judge Bnrnlilli remarked tnat whle he did not know Mr. Ruffin personally yet he knew him by reputation. That it was inspiring to see a man's worth to his community so generously meas ured by his deeds rather than by his store of this worlds goods. In compliance with the wishes of the Bar Judge Barnhill ordered that the court adjourn in honor to the memory of Mr Ruffin. The service was a beautiful one bet-Mil* of t o beautifu: Die's service that was portrayed and touching be cause it recalled the parting of a true friend to all mankind. I.0UMBITM} COLLEGE COMMENCE ME NT Invitation reading aa follows have been Issued from Loolsburg College: The Class of Nineteen Hundred and twenty-six Of Loulsburg College' requests the honor of your presence at the Commencement Exercises May twenty-third to twenty-sixth Loulsburf, North Carolina The program enclosed is as follows Saturday, May M 1:00 p. m.?Art exhibit opens; Home Economics exhibit opens. 0:10 p. nn?Alumnae 11 a. m.?Baccalaureate Sermon. Dr. K. D. Sopor 8 p. m.?Sermon before T. W. C. A, Dr. E D. Soper. Monday, May N 4 p. m.?Junior concert. 8 p. m.?Play. School of Expres. don. Tuesday, May Nth 4:M p. m.?Class day prdgram m.?Annual oonoer 10 a. m.?Graduation exereledar I Commencement address, presentation f diplomas and Mfttes. i i The least important things In aay redd are oeremeay and dignity. FRANKLIN COUNTY BUILDING At College To Be Erected This Summer C ontraet Let To S. S. Toler and .Son Oi Kooky Mount ot Total Coot of ifWi.lMXUM) Thursday of Last Week? Appoints Building Committee. On Thursday afternoon. May 6, the Executive Committee of Louisburg College met in Raleigh and, opened bids on the Franklin County Build ing. The members of the committee present were: Rev. M. T. Plyler, of. Raleigh; Rev. A. J Parker, of Smith-! field; F. B. McKJnne of Ooldsboro; W !?'. White, of Louisburg, and D W. Newsom of Durham. Rev. O W. Dowd, of Louisburg, also met with the com mittee. There were quite a few bids submit ted and after thorough investigation, | the contract for the erection of the1 Franklin County Building to the point where It is to be enclosed and all out side work completed was let to S. S. Toler and Son, of Rocky Mount. Fcr tbe construction of the building to this point the contractors are to re. ceive 149,800. The contract for the completed building, including lathing, plaster ing, woodwork, and all inside work is yet to be let. The college has the ortion of completing the building as above indicated for the additional price o $23,700. The contract tor the heating and plumbing was not let, but in all probability will be let with in the next thirty days. The execut ive Committee felt they could not let (he entire contract antil more money h: s been pain in by the Franklin county subscribers, but they firmly believe that before the first contract expires there will be enough money on hand and in sight to complete the building. It is estimated that it will take not less than $90,000 to finish the biulding and make it ready for oc cupacy. In addition to the cost ot the build ing ,it is estimated that it will cost not less than $40,000 to fully equip the building: 44 bed rooms. $8,000 ; 2 science la boratories, $7,000; 9 class rooms, $&, 000 and library $20,000. It will thus be seen that the Ex ecutive Committee has taken a long ?step forward and is determined to complete the building and have It ready for occupancy at the earliest possible moment. We believe they did a very wise thing in starting the building for many of our subscribers felt that they wanted the building started before they made further pay ments. Of course the Executive Com mittee was not under any obligation to start the building until all the money was on hand, but knowing the Franklin county people and having implicit confidence ia their honesty an good faith, has gone ahead with the building although not much over half the cost of the completed building is in hand Let all now rally to the col lege and by prompt payment of their pledges make certain the completion of the building, ready for occupancy, by December. The Executive Committee appointed a Building Committee, consisting of W. E. White, O. W. Dowd and A. W. Mohn, who will have complete iharge ot the construction. The Franklin county funds will be 'paid in to the three Trustees of the Franklin Coun ty Building Fund, M S. Clifton, F. J Beasley ann A. W Mohn, who will hold the funds Intact, paying them out upon written order of the Building Committee with the approval of the architect. A NOTABLE WOMAN Mrs. Sallle E. Blount, of Wilson, ? sister ot our county man, Mr. H. D. Egerton, and who Is 84 years old, mo tored orer to visit her brother a tew days ago a distance ot 110 miles round trip and spent the day. Her mind is a* bright as It was forty years ago and/ seh takes an Interest In everything and does a great deal of church work. She was ac companied by her son-in-law, Mr. Tom Pettns her daughter. Mrs. Gertrude McLean and her faithful old servant. Aunt Lin MISSIONARY MEETING Mrs. D. T. 8mlthwick entertained the Missionary Society ot the Me thodist Church on Monday evening at her hams on Mala street. After the program was carried oat, refresh Meats consisting of ice cream and The following were present: Mes dames A. W. Person R. R. Harris, Q. W. Dowd. O. C. Hill. D E. McKinne. B. W. Fergureon D. F. McKinne, R. E. Egerton and Miss Ethel Sugg. AT ST. PAUL'S CHURCH Rev. J. D. Miller, pastor of 8t. fasti's Episcopal church, announces hat on next Sunday Holy Commun on will be observed at 11 A. M. and leaning Prayer at 8 P. M? with Sun lay school at the usual 10 o'clock corning hoar. All am Invited "! AMONG THE VISITORS SOME IOC KNOW AND SOME 101 DO NOT KNOW. Pergonal Items About Folks lit Their Friends Who Travel Hot* And There. Mr. J. E. Malone, Jr., visited Dur ham on business Monday. ? ? / Mr. Graham Egerton spent the week end with his relatives here. Mr. R. W Smithwick returned Sun day from a visit to Winterville. Mr. and Mrs. G C, Harris spent Sun day with her sister in Durham Mrs. Hodge Newell, ot Henderson, spent Sunday with Mrs. J. O. New ell. j Mr. and Mrs. W. H. Allen and Miss Lucy Allen spent Tuesday in Ral-1 eigh. Sen. 0. B Moss, of Spring Hope, was a visitor to Louisburg Wednes day. Supts. W. R. Mills and E. L. Best went to Raleigh Wednesday on busl 'ness. Mr. Dave Harris left yesterday to 'attend a Shriner's meeting at Pine hurst. Miss Sue Chestham, of Franklin tdn, is visiting her sister, Mrs. A. W. Alston. Mrs W. H. Pleasants and Mrs. E. F. Early motored over to Raleigh Tuesday. Mr. Joseph J. Harris, of Winston Salem, was a visitor to Louisburg the | past week. j Mr. T. W. Stovall, of Stovall, is vis iting his sons, Messrs. H M. and J. |W. Stovall Miss Minnie Foster has returned to Raleigh after a visit to Mrs. D. T. Smithwick. Mr. Ellis Parham, of Gold*boro, spent a few days this week here with his people. | Mrs. Paul Griffin, Jr. of Raleigh, is the guest ot her sister-in-law. Miss Louise Griffin. Mr. and Mrs. J. M. Allen visited Mrs. G. W. Copeland ot Avoca the , past week end. Mrs. Missouri Pleasants, Mrs. W. P. Neal and Mr. William Neal visited Inez Saturday. ? ? ? Mr. T. B. Wilder and family, of Aberdeen, were visitors to Louisburg the pajt week. Mr. R. W Smithwick attended the funeral of his wife's father at Win terville this week. Mr. Chas. B. Foster wife and daugh ter ot Bridgeport. Conn., were visitors to Louisburg Wednesday . Miss Rosa Long Thomas of Louis burg College spent the week end with her parents In Henderson. Mesdames A- H. Fiefning and J. L. Palmer, and Miss Edna Vlvrette were visitors in Raleigh Tuesday. Supt. and Mrs. E. C. Perry and I daughter, Miss Josephine, visited' Rocky Mount the past week. Mrs. Mattie Williams, of Laurel, left Saturday for Philadelphia, where she will attend summer school. ? ? Dr. A. H. Fleming, Messrs. C. A. Ragland and F J. Beasley went to | Morehead Sunday for a fishing trip. ? ? Mrs. S. P. Burt and daughter, Miss Lncy Perry Burt and Mrs. Florence May Under hill went to Raleigh Tuea. day. ? ? Mrs. Chas. Dowtin and daughter, Miss Mary, of Littleton, were recent visitors In the home of Captain Phil Alston. ? ? Mr and Mr*. C. C. Collins. Mr. and Mrs. James Bledsoe ahd Maj. S. P. Boddte spent Tuesday and Wsdnes-1 day in Charlotte Messrs. M. B. Clifton, P. J. Beasley and W. E. White went to Durham the past week to attend the Banker* As sociation meeting. Mr. and Mrs. Leo Heart, of Ral eigh, Mr. and Mrs. Courtney Egerton, of Rocky Mount, spent Sunday with their mother, Mrs. Lula Egerton. Drs. R. F. Yar bo rough, H. H. John ton. J. a Newell asd & P Burt attend ed the sixth District Council Medical loelety at Wake Forest en Tueedar. Mrs. Paul Griffin, Jr., of Raleigh, Kisses Louise Griff is Margaret Kill AHMT" VaNMhs >ad Elisabeth Webb attended the forest-Daks game Tuesday at Gore MM. i MR. W. B. COOKE DEAD Passed Away Suddenly At Hi* Home Early Monday Morning From Para lysis Mr. W. B. Cooke died suddenly at bla home on east Nasli street Monday morning at 1:30 o'clock from paraly sis. He was apparently in the best of health, having spent Sunday in Raleigh returned home, ate supper and was stricke nat 8:15. He never regained consciousness. Mr. Cooke was tifty-nine years of age and was born and raised in Lou isburg. For many years he had been identified with the business life of Louisburg having been in the mercan tile business here where he enjoyed a nice patronage. He was an ardent Methodist, hav ing served as steward in the Louis burg Methodist church for many years. He was married to Miss Ray Camp, daughter of the late C. A. Camp of Rocky Mount, who died October 6th, 1925. Four sons survive, William Cooke, of Dayton, Ohio; Donald, George and David, of Lofclsburg, one [brother, Mr. C. K. Cooke and three [sisters. Misses Cora, Annie and Bes ' sie Cooke, of Louisburg. Mr. Cocke was a high toned gen ' tleman, courteous and pleasant and through a life of square dealings had [made friends in all walks of life. He i possessed a personality that impress [ ed one with his sincerity and hon esty. The funeral was held from the home on Wednesday morning at 10 o'clock and was conducted by Rev. O. W. Dowd, pastor of the Methodist church and the interment was made in Oaklawn Cemetery. A large num ber of friends attended both serv ives and the floral tribute was large and beautiful, speaking a beautiful tribute of love and respect for the deceased. The pall bearers were Messrs. H. C. Taylor G. W. Murphy, P. B Griffin, Q. S Leonard. W. H. Yarborough, M. S. Clifton, F R. Pleasants and Dr. S. P. Burt. The bereaved family and relatives have the deepest sympathy of the en tire community. MEADE?LEWIS Announcement was made this week of the epproaching marriage of Mr. I'George T. Meade of Louisburg and Miss Emma Lewis, of Atlanta, which will take pi a in Atlanta on atur .day May 15th, 1926 at 10 o'clock. Miss Lewis is a most accomplished young lady. She has made an en viable reputation In her work aa teacher and principal of public I schools and as home demonstration I agent, in Georgia and Tennessee. Through her charming personality ' she has wen many staunch friends, 'all of whom extend the warmest con . gratulations. Mr Meade is one of Sranklin coun ty's most prominent business men and [is Identified with the big lumber ln itcrests of the Colonial Pine, holding [the Important position as superinten dent of their mills. He is especially [ popular among a host of friends who extend congratulation. Mr. and Mrs. Meade will leave At j lanta Saturday afternoon en route to Louisburg making the trip by auto | mobile. They expect to arrive In Lou i is burg on Tuesday. SPLE >1)11) CAFE Mr. J. C. Tucker, who hue recently remodeled and newly equipped his ca fe on Main street now has one of the nicest places In this part of the State, lie has converted the entire lower floor of his Building Into the cafe, segragating the kitchen and serving room to the rear and haping them rut off from the eating department which occupies the greater portion of the middle of the building wltlt a r< omy and commodious reception room to the front. In addition to the lunch counter he has ten tables, all nicely furnished and equipped for the greatest convenience of the public. In addition he is serving a splendid menu. We feel sure the people of Loulsburg and Franklin county will express their appreciations for this splendid and much needed conven ience by a liberal patronage. When the war's over the matrimony bonds come back up to par also. Mrs. E. F. Griffin, Misses Babb^l Turner, Frances Barrow, Messrs Jake Frtedlaader and Alex Wilson attend ed the Memorial Day races at Char lotte speedway. Mesdames George Alston and Phil Williams, accompanied by Miss Jennie Alston and Miss Marina Williams, all ?t men visited their brother. Cap Lain Phil Alston last weak. Mrs. J. D. Alston isr homo at Qnptoa after leveral weeks wit hher brother, i. P. Burt, after baring i he hospital at Rooky " Sal Me Belts, mrg College, has Je Uchmead, Th when inter, Mrs ft Le rho has undergone n Ion In a hosptM VJL/
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