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EVERYBODY BOOST LOOISBUBG The Franklin Times SELL YOUR Cotton and Tobacco Hf LOUISBURG A. F. JOHNSON, Editor and Manager THE COUNTY, THE 8TATE, THE UNION SUBSCRIPTION $1.50 Per Yoar VOLUMN LV. LOUISBURQ, N. 0:, FRIDAY, JANUARY 28, 1927 (12 Page*) ^ NUMBER 49 MAJOR BODDIE PRESENTS FLAG At Epsom High School Sun day Afternoon Flag Was Accepted By Principal J. A.? Woodward; Bible Presented By SgpL E. L. Best, and Accepted By rh?ln?am fi. Tr k jura*f gj|| Music and Big Crowd "The flag means more to Mr. Dlck than to JflIU ^ec?U?e we have seen it under different uir cumstances," said Maj. 8. P. Boddie In his opening remarks at the presen tation at (he 8tars and Stripes to the Epsom High School, in behalf of Lou isburg Council No. 17 Junior Order U. A. M. In a most interesting and touching manner he tolda what the flag stands fcr. How on official oc i fin i yiii n. ??- "pi. y-i .??? corner of the United States and pos sessions In a like manner. He recited the wonderful spirit 1t teaches and! encourages showing the sacrifice, vol- | untarily, of the boys under the draft act. He then told in detail of how men entered into "no mans land." sacrificed, fought and died for the love of it, giving a vivid picture of real incidents in the war in France. He described in Interesting detail tho fight that broke the HIndenburg fine and pointed to old glory as the emblem of sacrifice of tha boys who expects us to carry on. In tender and beau tiful words he presented the flag to' r f. J. A. Woodward, for the Epson, .: 7h School with the desire that the! ? uiidren might be taught more about its ;nderful past. r In spite of the inclement weather a larg > crowd gathered at* Epsom High Schcol Sunday afternoon to wit ness the flag and bible presentation exercises. Everyone seemed impress ed and delighted with the splendid program rendered. The exercises were opened with America being sung by the audience after which Chaplain H. A. Faulkner i offered prayer. A. F. Johnson acting! as master of ceremonies, explained' the object and the Interest tha Junior Order had In education, particularly the part of the Loulsburg Council in the days program. "The Hopne Road" was rendered at a chorus by twelve school girls, and was ioUbwed by Mr. D. T. Pickle, sec-1 retary, treasurer of the "High School, Board, who made a strong and fitting ? introduction if the speaker, llaj." S. | P. Boddie, a member of the Loulsburg Council and commander of the 3rd Bat talion" 120th Infantry, 30th Division, speaking of him as the most ideal man that could have been selected because of his service under the flag across the waters. The flag was accepted in a very . pretty and fitting address by princl pal J. A. Woodward. He said the , school had taken one of the greatest steps made this year. That when the flag was unfurled he wanted Jt to be a challenge to the boys and girls to do better work and to the parents to give them a greater opportunity though it may mean a little sacrifice. He expressed the deepest thanks of the school to the Junior Order for the flag. A duet, "'A Little While" was rend ered by Mrs. W. P, Wilson and Mrs T. C. GUI. Mrs W G. Kearney, president of the Parent-Teacher Association, made a most fitting Introduction presenting Supt E. L Beat the Junior Past Couai clllor of the Loulsburg order, who presented the Bible to the school. Supt Besl madgf' a most inspiring Interesting and ennobling speech stat ing the bible was the greatest gift qf God. Fifteen hundred years waa con sumed In making the Bible and It contains the work of one hundred and fifty authors. It has gone through the storms of the past and will stand the trials of the future. He beeeeched them to make fuller use of the bible and thereby make themselves happier and more nsdhil cillMns. Mr. Geo. T. Ayscue, chairman of tha Board of Trustees for the school ac cepted the bible With the deepest thanks to the Junior Order Council of Loulsburg. He spoke of It as the book of all knowldege and of all vision and that the Junior Order had found ed itself upon the solid rock of truth. A quartette "He Lives on High" was rendered by Mesdames T. O. 0111, and W. P. Wilson and Messrs. H. A. Faulk ner and J. A. Woodward after which those present repaired to the outalde of the building where a tall flag poll had been erected and the formal rait ing <>f the flag under the direction of Maj A P. Boddie was had while all stood at attention and sang "The Star Spangled Banner.' Miss Mary Currln, teacher of music, at the piano, furnished the aeeompanl-1 meat Cor the musical selections. The exercises wore splendid, the music excellent and the apeochea In spiring, ennobling and entertaining, and all combined to UU* of .the whole a >oet ontertalritat afe*tnetruotire occasion greatly enjoyed hf Ufc - j FsKh without ,r l? 1?< tto. ua are COl'BT ADJOURNED THURSDAY AFTERNOON Franklin Superior Court came to a cloae on Thursday afternoon of last week, after completing the case against A. O. Faulkner for murder Without making formal adjournment the court closed for the day with the understanding that unless something of great importance came up the term would expire by limitations Since our last report trie follow-1 lng cases were disposed of: State va Clyde Barium and Tom Barham, not guilty. State ta WJUtte Walker, highway , robbery, guilty, 6 to IP years in State prison. State ts A. O. Faulkner, murder, not guilty.. State vs Chas. Macon, operating au tomobile Intoxicated, continued. Grand Jury Report The grand jury after .completing its work <*i Wednesday afternoon, filed tiie following report Honor Ji To His Honor Judge W. A Devio, presiding at the January term Frank lin County Superior Court: We, the Grand Jury for the Janu ary term of Franklin Superior Court, beg leave to submit the following re port ' -That we hare passed open nTUbffie - presented to us, and made proper re turns thereof, and have ihade thor ough and diligent Investigation of all matterg brought to our attention. We have visited the several county' offices, the Sheriff, Clerk of the Su perior Court, and Register of Deeds, and find the same well kept and in or der. the records neatly and conven iently indexed for speedy reference, the general condition of each of said offices apparently in a satisfactory condition. _ We have visited the Jail and find the same In an excellent condition, sanitary, well kept, and the prisoners apparently well cared for add hu manely treated. We have visited the County Home, and find the same in excellent condi tion. The inmates have recently been removed from the old home to a new and modern home, where they have all the modern conveniences, and as far as we could ascertain the ip mates are well cared for and satisfied. We have made careful investigation into the general conduct of the coun ty, affairs and find that they are beJi? efficiently admlnlstred by the County Commissioners, and that Hist are try, ing to place the county financial con edition In a stable business plane. Commenting further on the county financial condition we find that there are several notes outstanding due the county by Individuals, which are long past due, and apparently no effort being made to collect the same. We recommend that settlement be had on these as early as possible. . . We also find that the manner of providing and handling sinking funds for both county and local township, outstanding bonds appears to be very low and we recommend that a more efficient and adequate system for pro viding and handling the same be adopt ed, in order that proper provisions may be mgde for taking care of such bonds at their maturity. In view of the present-financial de pression, and the financial condition of the county we do not recommend the expenditure of as mneb money as would be necessary to build a new Court House, but we do moat earn estly recommend that the necessary repairs be made to the Court House, sufficient to make it oomfortable, clean and sanitary. We also recommend-that there be made a door on the south side of the kitchen at the county home, for the convenience of the cooks and employ ees, which change can be made by changing a window into a door, and without material expense. We further recommend that the Jailer be allowed the sum of 76c per day per man for board of prisoners, instead of 60 cents each as he 1s now .allowed,, It being our opinion that the amount now paid is not sufficient to properly feed)- ? the prisoners except at a loss to the jailer. ? Respectfully submitted, J. R. WHITE, f./ ... Foreman. The Solicitor after an ex amination of the Clerk of the Court's office made the following report: North Carolina! Franklin Cbhnly, Superior Court, January tghn, 1#27 T? ??? W.aA. Darin. Judge pre siding: The undersigned Solicitor of the seventh Judicial District respectful ' reP?rta 018 Court that he has examined at this term of said Court Into the condition of the office of J. J. Young, the Clerk of the Superior Court of said County, that ha finds said office well administered In all sets properly indexed for speedy and con venient reference. He tnrfMr reports to the Court that, so far-us he can ascertain, (he J&fISLlftlF* Ck>ri' M thhi Court, are regular and correct 3S? begp to report that he haa not roAu6 i 'QUWqI examination of nmr dtan bonds and record, but that the has bees retaeeted to submit ?6 (he undersigned , list giving the MRU of -all guardians, amount of *222? ?"J;-***" *haa Burt report was filed AsZ, ?fount. It Is hoped that a complete cheok |jf these records may be had iSK PASSAGE OF BILLS RELATIVE COUKTY FINANCES The following communication baa been received by tbe FRANKLIN rMES: ^ Raleigh, N. C.. Jan. 26. Mr. A. F. Johnson, , Editor Franklin Times. My dear Mr. Johnson: I am enclosing a resolution banded me by Mr. Q.Jtl. Beam, attorney (or the Board c-f Count* Cummissionera which will explain Itself. While I im in hearty sympathy with the plan which Is to save money in Interest to the tax payers of Franklin county, I reel that those resolutions should be J published and let the tax payers of < the county know why I shall Introduce a bill to validate the. sale of bonds" to take care it this indebtedness. Bonds can be sold at a lower rate of Interest than can be gotten on short term notes and means no more obliga tion on the county than notes do. C. P. HARRIS. era of Franklin County met at the Court House in Louisburg, N. C., in adjourned session on January 14; 1927, at noon, the following members be ing presept: Q. S. Leonard, Chairman: C. L. Mc Ghee. H. P. Speed, J. B. Sturdlvant, S. C. Huideu, Ex-officio Clerk B. S. PEW absent but notified. On motion QIC L McOhee. second ed by H. P Speed, the following reso lution was duly adopted on the fol lowing roll call to-wit: Members voting in favor of said re flolllf 1/yfi ? A C _ X /><>??? ? -S fHiiisama i ouititivn. sj. O.. UvUUftru, UluRl DUUI, C. L. McGhee, H. P. Speed, J. B Stttr divant. ' Mmtmbers voting against said re solution: None. Resolution Whereas. J. S. Massenburg, a form, er Representative from the County of Franklin, Introduced a Bill in the Leg islature at its 1925 session, authoris ing and empowering the Board of County Commissioners for Franklin County, to sell bonds for the purpose of repairing or building school build ings In the County of Franklin, but said Btll was not properly passed upon its third reading. And whereas, the Board of Educa tton- of Franklin County, acting upon the assumption that the said Massen burg Bill had been properly passed, petitioned the Commissioners of Franklin COUBty tO fieil . |1IW,M0JMI . School Bonds for the purpose of build in jchoQi-huildings-in-Kranklia-Coua ty; and in anticipation of the .sale of eailL UOO.OCK) School Bonds, let the contract and built school buildings in Franklin County at a coot of $100^ 000. And whereas, the Board of Coun ty Commissioners for FrankMn Coun ty, N. C., acting upon the petition of the Board of Education of FrSnklln County, did on January 4, 1926 au thorize and sell $100,000 8chool Bonds of Franklin County, but the sale of name was not perfected on account of the failure of the said Massenburg Bill to pass Its third reading, and the said County Commlsioners were then compelled to Issue short term notes of Frank! In County, >?hich said notes will mature on February 26, 1927. And whereas, the Commissioners for Franklin County,. N. a, hare erected a County Home for the aged and in firm of Franklin County at a cost of $66,000 and have borrowed said sum of $66,000 in short term notes, which necessarily have to be renewed at a changing rate of Interest from time to time. Now, therefore, bo it resolved that Q. M. Beam, the attorney to the said Board of Commissioners for Frank lin County, be, and he Is hereby au thorized and requested to prepare and present to -Hon. C. P. Harris, Se nator from Franklin County, and Hon W. H. Macon, Representative from Franklin County, with the request that they Immediately introduce and have enacted Into law the following Bills: , % FIRST: A BUI validating the $100 000 School Bonds sold to W. K. Terry and Company, Toledo, Ohio, on th? 13tb day of February, 1926. SECOND: The Introduction and proper passage of the Massenburg BUI as above referred to. THIRD: A bill validating the sale of $56,000 County Home Bonds made by the County Commissioners on January J, 1927, to Bray Brothers of Greensboro, N. C. <t Q. 8. LEONARD, Chairman Board of County Commission ers, Franklin County, N. C. ? HOUSE COMMITTEES Representative W! H*ry *??, has been appointed to membership on the following committee# in the preeent General Assembly: Banks and Banking, Claims, Couutiee,-Cities and Towns, Engrossing BUls, Expendi ture* of the House, Finances. Insane Asylums, Oyster Industry. Printing. Trustees of N. a .University. t i Community meetings will be heid regularly in II communities of Wayne county during tie next Ave months. i V- . by the May term of thin Oourt. Respectfully submitted. jjCON S. BRA88FIELD, Solicitor Seventh Judicial District. Examined, approved, and ordered recorded. u W. A. DEVIN, Judge Presiding. ?. H. MACON AND WILSON BROTHERS STORES BOBBED The store of O. S. Macon was rob bed ot probably $400 early Sunday Horning according to Information re ceived in town. Tbe robbers entered lie store through the furniture room >n the south side of the building, Bound the safe which was under the lay lock only, opened it,. demolish ?<l the inside appropriated around 1300 in cash, a lot of jewelry. . watch ?nd two rings belonging to Mrs. A. H Jones. Before leaving they got a lot of automobile tires. It Is esti psted that at least $400 worth. In jyufHyig wbb tnkyp Tfaft Mddenee connected with the entry so undersOBci; Indicated that the was done by "local talent." rly Monday morning it is re id that robbers entered tbe store Wilson Brothers between Ingle e and Epsom. They secured und $200 in cash and a box ot ney belonging to Mrs. R. D. Pin the safe, It is supposed the ?me crowd crossed the road to a pack house and took around $800 worth ? tobacco that had been prepared fir market. JAt this writing no clue has been ^tten as to who the thieves were. HARRIS EXTENDS APPRECIA TIONS. rmer County Farm Agent A. II. rris writes his appreciations for co-operation he received in the >rk in Franklin County as follows: State College Station, Raleigh, N. C. *. Frienda: - I want to thank you for the whole hearted support and co-operation that I received while representing the Bxtenslon Service in Franklin Coun ty. The support that you gave me is' unparalleled and I want you to know tlpt I appreciate it more than I- can : express. You have won a tender place in my heart and I assure you that it win always remain there. To the County Board of Agricul ture, Louisburg Klwanls Club, sad the local press, credit for the results of tbe Extension work during 1928 is due and to each ot these organiza tions f express my sincere apprecia tion and gratitude for the services they rendered. To Messrs. A. F. Johnson. A. H Fleming, Goo. CookB, MUfl Dai By Cald well and numerous farmers over the county, ? I wish to Uiank?persuually for the unqualified support I have re reived front ?ah of you-daring my stay In the county. My wish for Franklin County is the best always. Sincerely, A. H. HARRIS. Ex-Farm Agent. CURRENT LITERATURE CLl'B The Current Literature Book Club was delightfully entertained by the president, Mrs. James King, on Tues day afternoon January 25th. After the roll call and minutes ot the last meeting, the president call ed for the first numbers on the pro gram. The subject for the afteruon's study was Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing. First Plot Study: The Hero, Claudlo Plot, Miss Loula Jar man. - "? . VIctrola selection, FMgoletta. Plot study: The Benedict, Beatre cla Plot, Mrs. J. M. Allen. Following thl* number the members eftgaged in a discussion on the subject Then the hostess assisted by Miss Lucy Allen serred a most delicious fruit salad course, followed by hot tea and candy. Mrs. Kings guests beadles the club members were: Mesdames Thomas, Wood and Miss - Lucy Allen. The, dub adjourned to meet with Miss Jarman February 8th. ATTEND CONCERT IN RALEIGH The following members of the fa culty and students of Louisburg Col lege attended the Mary Lewis con ceit In Raleigh on Monday evening. Jkuuary 24. Mr. and Mrs. Mohn, Mr. and Mrs. Woodward, Mrs. Knight Misses Whit head, Tancey, Ramsey, Gilbert, Rose land, French, Bixtell, Frances Stan ton, Helen .Brans, Sarah Stack, Ethel Pugh, Gladys Newborn, Alyce Cam eron. Nancy Baldwin, Susie Bruton. Mary Ingram, Thelm* Richards, Dor othy Knowles, Betty Mohn, Elisabeth Fussell, Virginia Sloan, Naomi Dick ens, Anule Ramsey, .Rachel Creech, Lncle ??hoi?r*on. Mrs. James Mslme, Mrs. Mack Stamps and Mrs. A. H. naming,' of Lonisburg, also attended the concert THE NEEDS OF LOCISBCBG That we should work together and not complain to each other. This Is pour town as long as you live In it ?o lets pull together and make It the HbWU-you want It to be?the beet town to lire In. If new enterprises Mr people want to come here lets pull them In and meet them with klnd IMe, and water (ham (MM the spring that Win keep them here- And don't means let the'ih get to by any means let theto get to some >ther town through choice, or face In ind tack out. J"* AN INTERESTED CITIZEN. Truth to many to only what they rant to believe. LOUISBURG MAY BROADCAST Arthur Mohn and Arthur Fleming made excellent talks on "Buy, Sell, and Trade in Home" at Klwanls, meet ing Friday night. The program was In charge of David Harris and A. F. Johnson was chairman for the even ing. Miss Gilbert of the College faculty, delighted the club with two line vo cal selections. The accompamlment on the ptano wits rendered by Miss Lillian Rosalind. S. P. Boddie told of a movement to have eastern Carolina tow ns broad cast over the Wynne Radio Station AL Raleigh. to- Investigate the practicability Louisburg broadcasting. Harry Johnson made a motion that the president appoint a committee to look into and report upon the ques, lion of trade at home to see it Klwanls can encourage rome plan that will prove beneficial to Louisburg. The motion prevailed. mittee to meet the coming week and have some report to make at the next meeting.-: The meeting was greatly enjoyed TOBACCO MARKET CLOSES FEB RUARY 4TH Those Interested In the Louiaburg tobacco market made the announce ment tke past week that the market will close on Friday, February 4th? one week from today. This makes it necessary for all those who have not finished selling and who wish to sell on the Louisburg market to get the remainder of their crop ready and bring It in by that date. Quite a number of-good sales have been made the past week on the floors of onr warehouses and our farmers seemed especially well pleased. Bring your tobacco on to Louis burg where you are welcomed by all MB J F JOYNER DEAD Mr J F. Joyner died at bis home near Franklintoa on Thursday of last week after having suffered - a stroke of paralysis some weeks before. He was 74 years of age and besides his wife leaves Ave children. Messrs. John Joyner, Arch Joyner and Frank Joy ner, and Mrs: N. L. Moseley and Mrs. Willie House of Warren'County. Mr. Joyner was one of the older citizens or Franklin county and ira?r many friends, who will leara of Mr. death with sorrow. His remains were brought to Lou isburg Friday afternoon and enter ed In Oaklawn Cemetery, the services being conducted by Rev. E. H. Davis, pastor of the Methodist church at Franklinton. Quite a large number attended the services. AT EPISCOPAL CHURCH Rev. J. D. Miller, rector of St. PauTs Episcopal church Announces services for next Sunday as follows. Sunday school at 10 o'clock a, m. Morning prayer at 11 o'clock a. m. Evening prayer at 7 o'clock p. m. All are invited to attend these ser vices. ?? - BUN5 HIGH SCHOOL NEWS The Bunn ' asketball team locked horns with their first coasins from the E. L. Best High School team and before the smoke had entirely clear ed away Bunn had rolled up a score of forty-six to six. It was not a very far cry from center to the Bunn bas ket, and Brother Bedlngfield and Company, seemed to be well oiled and running in high. The boys from the Rock seemed to be a bit green at the Job of basket tossing, bat theycertainly did behave themselves like real gentlemen. The game was fast, and extremely clean. Bunn wilt meet the boys In a return game and. we shall look forward to it, because we feel certain that it will be a fast clean contest, and that no matter who wins, every player will do his best and represent his school In a sportsmanlike way. This coining, Friday night, the Bunn team expects to play Frankllnton high school on the local court, and we are expecting a real battle. In the loss of - Edwin Mitchell from school the team has" suffered a se vere shock, but the sun keeps on shin ing through the clouds and the team Seems to be going at tap speed. Middlesex Falls Prey. On Friday night, January 21st, Bunn took into camp the hefty team from Middlesex, it was not long after the first whistle until Bunn had the gatte tucked snugly away, and when the last whistle had blown the score Stood Bunn, sixty-two, Middlesex eleven. The game was just a* one aided as the score, the path to the goal was always open, and Bunn for wards kept it warm most of the game. The game Friday night was the second of the year, and both are added in the same column. UC The Joseph J. Davis Chapter V. D C. will meet with lfrs. J.-L. Palmer Tueeday afternoon February L M7, at 3:S? p. m. All Members who h&ve not paid their duee will pledae de, he on or he fore that date. ^ VV H. w. Pgnr, Bee* AMONG THE VISITORS SOME TOD KNOW AND SOME IOO DO HOT KNOW. ? ? ? ?? Personal- Items A boat Polka Am4 Their Friend* Who Intal U?? And There. Mr W. T. Person west tp Hender b<!?b the past week, ?J ? Mr. F. N1Spiveytand Mr. J. W. Whe leas visited Durham Friday. $tr. J. K. Dorsgtt., ol Spencer a visitor to Loulsburg the paat week, e ? Clerk ot Court J. J. Young and gupt E. C. Perry went to Raleigh Satur day. : p.... m ...... - * - _ Mrs. John Boyd ot Marven, la vis iting her -brother. Dr. D. T. Smith Mr. W. E White went to High Point, this week t6 attend the Furniture Show * . ? ? Dr. Gladys Smkhwick of Richmond. Va., is visiting her uncle. Dr. D. T Smlthwick. ,? ? ? Mr. Jake Friedlander returned Wednesday from a trip to Georgia and Florida. ? " Mr. George Hawthorne, of DUtA.? stone, Va., visited relatives in Loula r ...*\ Mrs. D. G. Allen and Miss Lila Flan nagan, ot Farmville,'spent a few days with Mrs. Allen's mother, Mrs. C. B Edens this week. ? ? Rev. E. C. Crawford returned Tues day from a visit-to his mother in Orange County who has been rhrht sick. His many friends will- be glad to know that his mother is much im proved. T. E. L. CLASS OF LOCISBDRe BAPTIST CHURCH MEETS The regular business meeting o( the t E. Ta Class of the-EoulSburg Dap- - j tist Church was held at the home ot ? Mrs. C. C. Hudson Tuesday evening \ of last week which after the regular ^routine ui business was lurried Into 'a social which was thoroughly enjoy ed by all present. Meeting called to order by Class president, Mrs n r. WaTIh Devotional service conducted by Mis J. S. Howe,11 followed by the minutes ot the previous meeting and the sec retary's report by Mrs. W. N. Puller Report of first vice-president, Mrs. L. L. Whitaker, on class enlargement and absentees. Mrs. Whitaker made a very impressive report showing in' detail what wonderful progress the class had madedurtng last year. Mrs. Whitakers report on the number ot sick calls made also the number ot baskets of flowers carried to the sick was very impressive bringing out in detail the wonderful work being car ried on in the community by this de partment of the class. Report of the second vice-president who ha s charge of class" fellowship was enjoyed by all. Report of thrid vice-president, who I has charge of religious service waick | was especially enjoyed by all. * The reports were followed by the report ot the treasurer and was fol lowed by a word of welcome from the president of the class extending her appreciation for the large number of members present and the extending of a cordial invitation to all to be pre sent at the regular meeting of the class each Sunday. The president then appointed a nominating commit tee which was follcwved by the nomi nating and Section of the following officers for the ensuing year: President,-"Mrs. D. L. Weils; first vice-president, ,Mrs. J. C. Thomas; second vice-president, Mrs. L. L. Whitaker; third vice-president. Mrs. J. S. Howell; secretary, Mrs. W. N. Fuller; treasurer, Mrs. W'ooldridge; reporter. Mrs. C. C. Hudson; teacher. Mrs. J. A Mclver; assistant teacher. _ Mrs J. R Howell ?r The meeting was then turned over to the entertainment committee con sisting ot Mrs J. C. Thomas and Mrs R. V. Hudson. a. The program consisted! of a lng contest first prise haying won by Mrs. D. W. Simmons, aad the booby prise having been won by Mr? K. U Liles. Delicious refreshments were ed by the members of the i committee consisting of chicken pickles crackers hot coffee, followed by after dinner mints.' ? The meeting was then adjoamed. each member voting the member* of the entertainment committee their, congratulations tor such an enjoyfibto evening. \ FBASxuiT oocnm twSw