North Carolina Newspapers

VOLUMN LVI. - LOUISBURQ, N. 0, FRIDAY, MARCH 4TH, 1927 - (10 Pages) NUMBER 2 FARMERS DE MAND RELIEF Judgt Winston 8ay?"Ther? Will Be Trouble If Burden Is Not Lighten - ed ... ' "The evils of waste and extrava gance cannot be cured by establish ing more . boards and bureaus and commission's," Judge Francis D. Win ston, member of the House from Ber Idrei " -lie, said' in an address before the Louisbuvg Ktwanls Club Friday mght. "Subdivisions Jof government," he went on, "make for extravagance and waste. We have multitudinous sub ? divljlens;- - boards everywhere; com r.jisslons on every haqd. Over one half of .:he governmental agennclen of our gvegt State iF useless machinery 1 esultbig lngreat expense and small efficiency, I have Introduced a bill looking to the consolidation of com missions when possible and to the abolition of a dosen or more useless ones. It passed the House unanimous ly. That was -the people speaking. That bill will not come back from the Senate whole. Its back will be broken or Its' skull crushed by. the office holding maul. "The vital thing before your Leg islature Is lifting the unjust burden on farm lands, farm supplies and farm slocE The figuFes teTrihelr own story of injustice and Inequality. A tax rate Of less than thirty cents on the one hundred dollars for schools In a few counties and from sixty cents to a dollar and forty cents In others. Y>t bills, have beep pending to cor this gross injustice since Janu ? '.0 and committees have met al ir~: ? ''ally since then with nothing don - "hit there are determined men in t_e. House who will bring this vl t?l mutter to a show-down. And you take my word for it the wheels of educational progress in North Caro lina will be clogged unless this re lief Is given the food producers of "our Slate. Men in my county are sullen (and determined; they are so "Stl over the-State-and the party that does.pot at this session lift the bar den from the people will be driven from control and ought to be." Mrs. Raymond O. Ballsy delight ed those present with a beautiful so lo. The reading by Mrs. H. O. Perry was greatly enjoyed by all. In the absence of President Edward Best Vlce-Ptmident Sam ^oddls pre The entire program was one of muoh Interest, humor and entertain ment, and was greatly enjoyed. HUGE FIBE BALL Raleigh, Feb. 18.?A huge meteor, flashing across the Southern section ? of the akytrom a westerly direction, attracted considerable attention of Raleigh citizens Sunday nigh(t ajnd observers freely discussed the strange sight Monday. "Jt was about the size of the moon .and carried a flaming tail abqut a mile loflg," was the description of the meteor furnished by 'one man who stated he saw it. Others, told of watch ing the flight of the flery ball and its tail but didn't want to attempt any detailed description of the thing. The meteor disappeared in a south easterly direction after having served as a large ere light for the entire city. This light lasted about five minutes. A similar meteor was Observed by Raleigh people several years ago and its fall to earth was traced to some point in Virginia. Exniodes At Fayettevllle Fayettevllle, Feb. 28.?Considerable excitement prevailed here today as re sult of an apparent explosion of a blazing meteor which flashed across the eastern sky about pine o'clock last night. ? -! Observers reported that so brilliant was the light from the meteor that the entire city was lighted dp bright as day. Three explosions apparently occurred. Two of them were second ary in importance.. _*? The first explosion gave the lmpres r si on of a tremendous blast. Many dtL jens who were Indoors heard the ex - plosions which rattled doors of houses gftd were at'a loss to understand the origin until others told of seeing, the meteor at the time of the possible explosion. Those who saw the pheno mena report the explosions were ac companied by blinding light. ,'rv The same meteoric lights were aeen by people at Louishurg and In . the county. W. r. GILL DEAD Mr. W. p. Oltl died at U home near Plney Grove Methodiit church 8un day In hie Mth year. HU wife and a number o( relatives and friends ear ^ vlve him. i The deceased was a great lover of borne and therefore devoted meat of his time with, his home and farm du ties. Bis parents and closer relatives proceeded him to the grave and In htn death this particular family. " extinct. The funeral service* ? the home on Monday ducted by ReV. M. C. the Interment was made In the family burying ground near the home. ? large number of neighborsnnAMonds, gathered to pay a last sad tribute. The bereaved wife baa the, aympa thy of the entire community. STURDIVANT. OOOKE, & COLLINS BOUND OVER Te Court Under Bond I Early Collins, Avery Cooke and J. Ferrall, Ac quitted 7^ R. W. Sturdivant was bound over to Recorders Court under a $500 bond to answer to a charge of manufactur ing whiskey, and C. W. Cooke and Orady Collins were bound over to the saem court under $200 bonds each for aiding and abetting In the manu facture of whiskey by Squire A. ,W. Alston at the preliminary hearing on Friday. The other defendants, Avery Cooke,. Early. Collins and J. Ferralt. were acquitted in connection withlhe case, as the evidence was insufficient to offset' the alibis of the .parties. COCK? ADJOURNS SATURDAY Franklin County Superior Court in session last week for the regular Feb ruary civil term came to a close on Saturday evening fnr the term Judge. W. A, Devin presided aver the term to the great satisfaction to all. No chases of publie importance was called and the docket was especially smgll. MISSION RALLIES Thf G^nfrwl ftAte Convention, of which Dr. Ches. L Maddry, Raleigh, is the General Secretary, Is putting on several se ries of Mission Rallies throughout the State during March and April with a view to Informing the Baptist peo ple about the work of their denomi national program and of warming their hearts for more sacrificial serv ice for the Saviour. *The rally in which the people of this section will be most vitally in terested will be the one to be held In the Henderson- First Baptist- church Wednesday, March 23 from 10: JO to 3 p. m. * Dr. Samuel H. Templeman, pastor of the First Baptist church of Eliza belh ORy, whlpta* Tea Thin chill-eft In a marvellous forward' movement, will be one of the prlncippal bpeakers at this meeting. Other speakers from Baptist Headquarters at Raleigh will be present. All the pastors and representative men and wpmen from each of the Baptist churches of this section arc expected dt this meeting. Dinner wlii be served at the church. student's Musical becttal The Student's Musical recltti giver at Louishurg Coline on Tuctaay night was greatly enjoyed by quite a large number. The students all rendered their parts exceptionally well display ing quite a lot of talept and ability and reflecting much credit upon theii instructors. The program rendered was as fol lows: Piano?Spinning Song, Blmenreich, Temple Yarborough, Loulsburg. Piano?L'Inncence, Voss, Sophie Clifton, Loulsburg. Pjano?In a Garden, D*Aurel; Etude Porter, Kimlko Yamanlshi, .Awazi, Ja pan. Reading?The House of.Love, Laura E. Richards, Lillian Howell, Golds boro. Piano?Walts in A flat, -Durand, Ade l&ide Johnson, Loulsburg. Voice?The Maiden's Wish, Chopin; O, Sleep Why Dost Thou Leave Me, Handel, Alyce Cameron, Kins ton. Piano?Tuck, Grieg, Mason Ricks, Rocky Mount. Voice?Venetian Song, Tosti; Vio lets, Woodman, Elisabeth Fussell, Sted man. Reading?A Handful of Clay. Henry Van Dyke, Lindsay Stnddert, Raleigh Piano?Coasting, Burleigh, Thelma Richards. Scranton. Violin?Humeresque. Dvorak, Pran ces Woodlief, Henderson. Piano?March of the Dwarfs, Grieg, Rachel Creech, Smlthfield. - The marshals were Frances Stan ton, Susie Bruton, Frances Godwin, Doris, Han cock, Virginia Sloan. MBS. T. W. BICKETT TO SPEAK AT ST. PAUL'S CHUBCH Mrs. T. W. Blckett of Raleigh will speak on the subject of the Bishops Cfusade qt St. Paul's Churh Monday night at 8 o'clock. Everybody is cor dially invited to attend. DO WE REAP WHAT WE SOW! The pastor of the Loulsburg Circuit will fell his regular appointments Sun day March 6th preaching on the fol lowirg subjects: Leah's Chapel IX a. m., Sowing and Reaping. Prospect Ip. m, Money In the busi ness of the King. -Dunn 7 p. m., HeU?and plenty of it - P MAKE LOAMS TO VETERANS * The local banks inform the FRANK LIN TIMES that they hare completed arrangements whereby they can peake unlimited loans Ao veterans upon their "!oru all veterans are invited to call at either of the.banhs where they get .th? necessary InfonaaUogL he radio Under WHITE'S OARAGE - BURNS SUNDAY Blaze Attract* B% Dnttlt and Truck Destroyed; Blue Mon. . da; At Itoiue of K. B. People* ' Fire Sunday afternoon practically destroyed the garage at Mr. W. E. White located Just to the rear of hie residence on th? Corner of Church and Middle streets, ? and also his hearse and furniture truck. The origin is unknown and the blaze, when dlscov ered at about 2 o'clock had gained so much headway It was Impossible to tell anything about how It caught. The fire department responded promp tly and together with several volun teers did a find piece of lire lighting, saving a good portion ot the frame, work, although badly charred. The fire was a most stubborn one, but finally had to give way to the fine work of the firemen. Mr. White's loss la- estimated as follows: Hearsed $4,200 with $3,000 Insurance, truck1 about $1800 and building about $1500, On Monday fire was reported at the home of Mr, R. B. Peonies on K*a more Avenue and when the firemen arrived It was found that the roof around the flue had caught. It was soon extinguished with only a slight damage. " " " ? The fire alarm Tuesday night about 9:30 o'clock was caused by an auto mobile catching fire near the court house..4. The fire was soon extinguish ed wMh slight damage. RECORDERS COUBT Judge H. W. Perry disposed of quite a number of cases in Franklin Recorders Conrt Monday. The docket was as follows: State t? J. B. Mayes, operating au tomobile intoxicated, continued. State vs Lawrence Thomas, remov ing crops, not guilty. State vs Willie Jennings, assault with deadly weapon, guilty, prayer W ? ? In ,1 ai S nnnHnnnil S n fl n ,, i WW? ? jur jUugluWK wutinUcu TO UIoL inull* day in Aprfl iipofi payment of coefs State vs R. W. Hudson, operating automobilp lntoxioafed, continued. State vs Pearly. Williams, assault with deadly weapon, guilty, eight months on roads. State vs Clarence Wright, house breaking, continued. State vs Pearley Williams, Lonnie Brody and Umbo Long, larceny and receiving, guilty, prayer for Judgment dontinued till first Monday In April as to Lonnie Brody and Jlmbo Lung, as to Pearly Williams, judgment sus pended. v. State vs Walter Aycocke, operating automobile Intoxicated, enters plea of nolo contendere, 6 months on roads execution not to issue upon condition that he pay costs and refrain from : automobile for period of six months. State vs Julius Cannady, operating aut mobile intoxicated, guilty, judg ment suspended upon payment of costs. j , State vs Eld Johnson, assault with deadly weapon, guilty, fined 150 an)} posts. * State vs Frank Macon, assanlt with deadly weapon, guilty, fined $50 and costs. State vs Jlmbo Long, violating pro hibition law, guilty, three months on roads. ,.- .' ANOTHER ENDORSEMENT OF HOME DEMONSTRATION WORK At a meeting of the Parent-Teach ers Association on February 25th the motion was carried by unanimous rote that the secretary write the com missioners endorsing the home demon stration work, and urging them to Gon tlnue the ofTlce. We feel that no better choice oould be made than Miss Caldwell. She is acquainted with the people and their needs; therefore more competent to carry on the work than a stranger. This association comprises practi cally all of HayesriUe township. In our past experience we hare learned how important the help from this office has been to our homes, com munity and school. We trust to the sound judgment of you, the commissioners, to realise the Importance of this work, and heed the wishes of the women ef Franklin conn ty to continue the home demonstration work and keep Mies Delay Caldwell. ;; Respectfully, MRS. T. T. AYSCtJK. Sec. FIDDLERS CONTENTION Te eld time Sddlers contention will be glren at Fraaklimton. school Friday erenlng March the eleventh at eight o'clock. Here will be recalled to your mind old favorites on. Addle, banjo, guitar, mandolin, harp and other In struments. Admission will he twenty and thirty Are cents. First and second prises will be. given to the contestants In the following: Best violin nolo, best banjo solo, beat guitar solo, beet trio, bant gupup players. Contestants will please- write or oall Mrs. J. F. MItcMner, Franklln ton, N. C. Roots 1. ' 1 ' ; **' A dollar bi? that wia wear, longer Is sought by the government. That's all well enough, bat what all of us want ie a dollar Mil that will spend longer. ' > the school (.hoi >us or THE W. iniLIS SCHOOL] ? A big interest was manifested la iOm first breaking of the ground around the W. R Milts School Friday after, noon. It had been generally understood that it was well-nigh Impossible task tie break up that soil of red day, brick and rock surrounding the school ^Therefore, many looked on with some wonderment while the ground was laid open row upon pow before'the iMwivy jwow guuiea witn some siren gth by the skillful hand of Uncle Geo. Merritfc It was quite a piece of stoicism on the part of Uncte George and Tom and Mine, she tauies.Tb 'maneuver it. It lust about used up all of Uncle George's terms of coaxing with those mules to complete the Job too. Nevertheless, at the end of three hours the first ploughing was done and several loads of rich dirt scat tered over the ground. Again on Monday Uncle George and hlq. (earn were at work there, with Mrs. B. S. Ford, Mrs. ft. F. Tarbor ough and Mrs. H. M Stovall supervis ing. Tuesday the work continued. The school boys caught the spirit and went to work 'with rim. Brain and brawn and deterni.nation will overcome any difficulty. w Cbuldjhe Louisburg folks have seen the boys while they slung bricks and rocks, they would hare gloried in the spunk of their sons. The boys have whole heartedly voK unteered their assistance. Inclement weather postponed the work this week, but It will be continu ed with irst opportunity. Anybody, with experience in reclaim lng land, knows the expense of hired help, tsams, ploughing, hauling etc. It can hardly be estimated, but the work at thi school must go on. L<et the committee put your name on the list to help. There are lots of folks In the town and outside, who could help without financial injury. Those who have teams could give on hour or a few -hours. Bifme could send- a man already m service for an hour or two. Loads of fertiliser are most accept able. Peifmt38ion. even to get some rich dirt from some near by land, would help wonderfully. During the past week the following contributions were made: Mr. F. W. Wheless sent a two horse wagon load of manure and paid ex the use of a team:and a man all day ^Tuesday, Mr George Ford gave a load of manure. Dr. R. F. Yarborough gave the use of a two horse team and two men for two hours, Mr. Q. S. Leonard delivered free a two horje load Of ma nure, Annie Johnson (colored) seat free a load of manure. For next week Mr. O. M. Beam is contributing for Mrs. G. W. Cobfi two two-horse loads of manure, ..Mrs. B. T. Holden has offered a team and some black dirt Mrs H M Stovall made $1.76 from hei sale of peanuts. Mrs. W. E. White and Mrs B. T Holden have given - each a Junipet tree. Mrs W. G. Tharrington and Mrs. W. J. Cooper have done splendid work In collecting shrubs. Many ladles of the town have offer ed shrubs. Those who have any to give will plesse notify Mrs. E. S. Fqrd and Mrs. W. G Tharrington. Those who will aid In the work on school grounds will please notify Mrs. Ford, chatrman of the committee. It is the aim of the committee to have the grounds ready to receive the plants next week. PUBLICITY CHAIRMAN. BIG SKOW The biggest snow ot the season tor this section tell on Wednesday. The flakes began to fall abont night on Tuesday evening and continued un, til about three o'clock Wednesday at ternoon. All daring the time a heavy wind was in progress and caused the snow to drift In many places it was as much as six feet deep. The snow would average possibly fifteen to eigh teen Inches. Business was largely interferred with by the heavy snow fall and com ing late as it did will no doubt delay farming operations. The heavy fall was quite a surprise to our people. It was not only the heaviest snow for the winter season but the heaviest here in many years, and is possibly the heaviest ever seen here at this thne of year. SERVICES AT ST. FACE'S The following services, have, been announced by Rev. J, D. Miller lor St. Paul's Episcopal Church; > Sunday school -at 10 a. m. Evening prays* at 7:39 p. Monday at S p. m. services with Mrs, Bickett's Services Wednesday and Friday at 5 P. m. . All are cordially Invited tp attend these services; -?rwr COW TO RAJfBY CHEEK ? you weft .-to spend n most enjoy able- evening,-' to Sandy graefr school ? Stat Come one end nil. Admission IS and IS cents. Prooeeds for benefit of tbs church. SOUTHEAST HARD HIT BY SNOWFALL North Carolina, Virginia and Eastern Tennessee Are Worst Sufferers Atlanta, March 2.?North Carolina, Virginia and Eastern Tennessee to night began digging their way out froim under the heaviest snowfall in jnany years. Buildings in North Cajo- ? Man gave way under Uio weight ?f the snow and trfcffio was at a standstill in both North Carolina and Virginia. Industry, business and schools shut 'down carjy in the.day, as pupils were unable to get to theft classes and work men could not reach their jobs. Street car service was abandoned in practi cally all cities in North Carolina and Virginia, and highway travel was an impossibility. Deep Snowfall. The snow, which began falling yes terday morning, reached a depth of 26 inches at High Point, in central North Carolina, and ranged around that depth throughout the State. In Tidewater Virginia the storm rode in on a 60-mile wind, which para lysed harbor traffic at Norfolk and Newport News and flooded many street* Jn. Norfolk with an unusually high tide. Roofs of six buildings at Goldsboro, N. C., and two buildings at Salisbury, N. C., collapsed, but no one was in jured. Train service in North Carolina was badly delayed, trains being report ed held as'long as Ave hours by heavy drifts. All sporting events in the sec tion were postponed, including the second days play in the annual spring golf tournament at Plnehurst. The Snow King reached into Ken tucky, Alabama, South Carolina and Georgia. Flurries were reported as far south as Birmingham. Eastern Tennessee had snow six Inches deep and wire services were badly handicapped. , Atlanta had a light snowfall during the morning, but the sun got through ed all traces ot it. j Spartanburg and Greenville, fj. C., reported the heaviest snowfall since 1902 and the peach crop around Green ville was reported destroyed. The United States weather bureau has issued storm warnings along the coast from Jacksonville to Boston and predicting freezing weather and prob ably more snow in the South Atlantic states. EPSOM NEWS The Parent Teacher Association held a very interesting meeting Thurs day afternoon with-Prof. J A; Wood ard presiding in the absence of the president, Mrs. Kearney. A good crowd attended, but not half the folks that should have been there. Each of us can help our children best when we cooperate with our teachers A splendid -rogram was presented by the- fourth grade on Washington's birthday. Many things of interest were discussed and planned. Committees were named to plan a kitchen shower for the domestic science room. On Friday evening Wellons Chap ter held their regular meeting, two candidates were Initiated, During a so cial hour ambrosia and cake were served. ? Misses Annie Lee, Ethel and Vallle Puckett were the week end guests of Mrs. Toliie H. Weldon. Sunday morning at 11:30 Rev. H. E. Crutchfield preached a spleLdid ser mon. His subject ."The Seven Sayings of Christ on the Cross." In all these he showed the forgiving and loving spirit of Him, who was willing to do the will of the Father at any cost Are we living such lives, that they magnify the name of Christ. The preacher said it taker Christ to make a christian and several christians to make a church or community. The C. E. was well attended Sunday night and a good program was rend ered on the following subject: How to bring about world brotherhood. On Sunday afternoon a good crowd attended the Woman's Missionary So ciety which met with Mrs, Tollie H. Weldon. Foreign Missions was the 'Subject discussed. Miss Rosa Stokes presided and read the scripture, prayer by Mrs. Weldon. Many rood papers'*hn. the subject were given and then a short business meeting was held. Plans were made for a Missionary Rally to be held at Bethel Baptist church on AnrU 3rd. We want to call attention again to the Missionary rally to he held at Li berty Cljhstian Church on March 4th at 3 p. m. - , Let# not forget the ?*? "The Last Day at Ce*t#r-RMgS School," to be given at the school on Friday evening March 4th at 7:41 The champion erot 1st is "the mc who thinks bia wife should call him colonel Just because he parts bis hair with military bnuchas. -? Senator Borah sees in the C&lneee situation the break of a nam for the nation, but foreigner? there probably think It la the crack of doom, aw The fellow who trivee with one ana around hlsgirl is preparing her tor R* f Ignorance Of the lav ode .but knowledge of the lav ee everyone. PE AMONG T^E VISITORS SOME TOO KNOW AND SOME TOO DO NOT KNOW. Pwioul Item* A boat Folk* And Their friend* Who Travel Han AM mm ?? Mr. E. H. Malone left Monday tor a business trip to Florida. . Mr. H. u Coble?. br Nashville, was, a visitor toi Louisburg Saturday. Col. John Hall Manning, of Raleigh, *^Mr._J. M. Person, of Enfield, was a visitor to Louisburg the past week. ? ? Mr. J. A. Wheless returned the past week from a trip to Washington City. Mrs. Joe Turner, of Norfolk. Va.. spent last week-end with Mr. and Mrs fR. R. Klssett ' ? ? ? Mrs. Jessie Kale returned the Dast week from a visit to relatives and friends at Dunn. Miss Mollle Strickland returned Sat. urday from an extended trtp to Miama ahd Tampa. FlaT ~ Mr. A. Tonkel spent the past week on the Mew York markets purchasing goods for his store. ? ? Mr. and Mrs. C. G. Cox and children returned Tuesday from a visit to their , people in Onslow county. Mayor B. N. Williamson returned the past week from a. trip to Atlanta. Ca? where he purchased a lot ot mules. Dr. D. T. Smithwlck attended a spe cial nteeting of North Carolina Den tists at Duke University Saturday. The meeting was held in the. interest .ot . the establishment of a dental school at the University. ASSOCIATION OF W. K. MILLS SCHOOL The Parent-Teacher Association held its regular monthly meeting in the school auditorium Thursday after noon February 17th. This meeting proved to be one of the most interest ing of the year.Rey. M. Stamps offered the invocation. : " ? 1?"? Mr. E. L. Best, presiding, called for the minutes of the last meeting and committee reports. Miss Macon's minutes showed a steady increasing interest in the or ganization. Mrs. T. W. Watson, chairman of the Ways and Means Committee reported $27.50 the porata of proceeds from the picture show, on the 10th so public spiritedly contributed by Mr. Kissell to the Parent-Teacher Association, for benefit of the school. Mrs. Watson and Miss Dunarent did splendid work in advertising and sell ing tickets for.the show. Five dollars was also reported from the sale of candy the night of the concert at the show. Other committees made good re ports. The Library Committee report books still contributed. A good Ency clopedia Is very much needed and ef forts to secure same will be made. The first grade, under the direction of Mrs. A. B. Perry, gave several charming selections. The grade's part in the monthly pro grams has proved a very attractive feature and of benefit to the children as well. At the conclusion of Mrs. Perry's entertainment Mr. Best announced Dr. H. H. Johnson's subject of address, ''Safeguarding the health c\ jhe child." Briefly, yet emphatically, he pointed out several ways of safe guarding the lives and the health of the little ones emphasizing diet especially. The- im portance of clean milk and wholesome diet, he pointed out was absolutely essential to the chllds health and per fection to man's growth. . -? Mrs. R. O. Bailey then addressed, the atsembly on ihe^sabjer of "Value of the lunch room to the'school." She showed that It had of invaluable ser vice to our own school and a great protection to the school children. The Womans Club, she pointed out, had done a wonderfuywork In supervise* this department Especial thanks were extended Mrs. Stovall for her splendid and efficient charge of the lunch room. At the conclusion of the program the assembly was Invited to the lunch room where a tempting course of re freshments were served by members of the Womans Club. It was a delightful social hour, the most delightful of the entire aeaeoa. Rata falls on U>? just sod the ua )ut alike, and especially the Inst automobile. K Is frequently the case that what ytm-buy for a son* tsat worth star* tar "bout ? ? ? li ? ? i W. ? mt -