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VOLUMN LVI. LOUISBU&Q. N. a, 7UDAY, MAY 13TH, 1927 (12PagwY NUMBER 12 More About Louisburg Light and Water Plants The editor of the TIMES has been anxious to give to the citizens Of Louis burg a separated operating report of the light and water plants of Louisburg. It is our pleasure to present them to you for your consideration for twelve ipofltha ending April anth, ie?7, f? _ ? ? ??-?^ Mr. Asher Johnson, Editor, ~ . Franklin Times, Louisburg, N. C. Bear Sir; In accordance with your request I beg to submit herewith statements showing the results of operation of the Water and Electric Light Plants of ?the Town-of Loul FTom the statement "of operation of the Water Plant for the year ended April 30, 1927, it will be noted that the loss, after making provision for amorti zation, was $6,108.31. The results from operation of the Electrte Ltght Plant lor the "year "ended April 30, 1927, as shown by the attached statement, after making provision tor amortization^ was $10,7*6 53. The figures used in the preparation of the statement submitted herewith are taken from the records of the town and are in agreement with detail au dit as made by me with the following exceptions: Charge to the Water Plant for power (credit tor same is given to the light plant) was made from meter readings over the past several months, an aver age taken lor the year and the charge made at three cents per K. W. As the current furnished for street lighting is not metered the charge was made ?upon information furnished me by Mr. Hill, and in comparison wttE other towns of similar size I am of the opinion that it is approximately correct _ Interest on beads is not taken into consideration in either ol the above statements as this Interest has been fully provided for in the. tax levy, hint The provision made for amortisation would amply cover either the replacing of the two plants or the retirement of bonds. In either case to be handled properly these sums should be set aside in a sinking fund, but it has been the custom of the town to use these profits for general purposes, thereby making possible a lower tax rate. Tours very truly, / 1 GEORGE L. RUNG. STATEMENT OF REVENUE AND EXPENSE OF WATER PLANT FOR THE Sale of Service YEAR ENDED APRIL 30, 1927 HHVBIHTTB - - ----- rv Cj t jiuw U ej ? EXPENSE ~ ' Superintendent's Salary *}1;200.00 Labor__ V-' ? ? 1,711.05 Power 3,045.60 Chemicals 767.28 Supplies .., ; . ~~T ? 723.13 Repairs 309.89 Track Expense 114.45 Water Tax * " 84.0p Traveling Expense (Water Convention) - , 60.00 Total Expense Gross Profit?Water Plant" before provision for Amor tization Annual Charge for Amortisation (Coal of plant 2139,698.12) A v Net Loss?Water Plant STATEMENT OP REVENUE AND EXPENSE OP ELECTRIC LIGHT PLANT FOR THE YEAR ENDED APRIL 30, 1927 REVENUE Sale of Service to Consumers $23,408.97 Service Furnished Water Plant 3,046.60 Service For Street Lighting 3,000.00 Sale of Oil and. Materials 1,184.37 * v. Total Revenue EXPENSE Superintendent's Salary $ 1,200.00 Labor 1,935.36 Oil and Fuel 10,707.66 Repairs 726.49 Supplies 962.72 Truck Expense ' 153.68" Insurance 42.50 Total Expense Gross Profit?Electric Light Plant?BefoiV Provision for Amortization Annual Charge for Amortization (Cost of Plant $102,888.18) - Net Profit Electric Light Plant -' Contrary to oar expectation^ the Water Plant turned in a gross profit ol $584.09. This of course was $6fore anything had been set aside to pay back to the town the money the town borrowed to install the plant and. to pay In terests whiqh are provided in the tax levy by law. After deducting $6,692.40, or five per cent of the capital Invested, it leaves a total cost to the tax payers of $6,108.31. It will be noticed that only $1,200 has been allowed for Super -totendency and $1,711.05 for labor. Should the light plant be sold these items could not be duplicated as they represent a share arrangement with the light plant Another item that is entirely inadequate is the $3,046.60 allowed to pay toreiectric current to pump water. According to figures received from ' Fraaklinton it cost them $191.10 to pump water the month of April, 1927. On this basls.lt would cost Franklin ton $?,298.20 to pump water for a year. It is conceded that Louisburg uses at least three times as much water as does Frankllnton. This being true on the same basis, It. would cost Louisburg $6,779.60 to pump water a year. , From the figures in thp report tor the light plant will be seen that after setting aside $4,164.00 to repay the town for its cost, and paying all its ex penses including repairs it shows a net profit to the town of 410,746.53. It wlU be noticed that only $3,000.00 has been allowed for lighting the streets and only $3,045.60 for pumping water. Again comparing i0th Frankllnton rates which we are informed result in a total cost of $19740 a month for light ing the streets it will be seen that the annual coal to Frankllnton would be $2,364.00. Again it is agreed that Louisburg has at least three times as many street lights. This hieing true at the same rates it would-.cost Louisburg $7, 092.00 a year to light its streets. It wonld be only, fair to give the plant credit for this additional cost and the additional cost for pumping water, which would increase the profits $8,826.00, or making a total of $19,672.53. Therefore on the basis of the Frankllnton rates and this report, should the town sell the light plants would cost the tax payers, in Increased taxes by reason \>f the loss of profits which is the only other means it has of raising money, the following amounts: , Logo pf net revenue (ram sate ot electric current. Amount to jnnke up loes on wnter plant Difference between whet Is aUowed (or lighting streets end comparison with Frankllnton rates Difference between what Is allowed (or pumping water and the comparison on basis ot Franklin ton figures ( To tal loss to lie made up In Uses $10,746.53 6,108.31 \ 4,092.00 4,734.00 IIM80.U Since the taxable property or LonUbni* ie only 11,5*8 8S6 It can h. ?een that taxea will hare to be increaeed Si 58 on the hnn^rli -eliminationof thU revenue wou|d etop a reduction In tax.fot ^ ?i^' amount The abote of eonrae would Be entitled to whatever rVLi.e ?w ^ BrfSn?Lou?#blmr W0Uld Mc??trlly be^SUui * tu? it to. a.t CMm? . ??? DR. POTEAT SPEAKS AT GOLD SAND! Twelve Youngs People Gradn . ate Class Present* Brume Tablet To School la Appreciation Of Broader Opportunities; Dinner Served On Grounds; Big Daj for AU Possibly the moat glorious day if the history of Sandy Creek and Oold Mine townships waa on Friday when the first class graduated from (he new consolidated high school. , Xtt. H. M. Potest, of the Wake Fee [est College Faculty delivered a Strong and most interesting address using for his theme that we are catering too much to a pubiie opinion that in builded upon a selfish influence. He tlnue to build character .rather than to learn of some trick to make money He said education la that process by which we prepare ourselves to com prehend that which we do not under, stand. '*?. Miss Alt a West, president of tin 1 gVejHimHny class in a most pretty little speech presented' the schoo. with, a bronze tablet, as pn apprecia tion of the mothers and fathers of the 1 district for'the broader opportunities they had made possible tor the child ren of the district by the erection of the new school building. The tab let was received with a few well choaen words by A- F. Johnson, chairman of the Board of Education, on the nart of hi# board, Aha Boaro of Trustees of the school and the parents in the district. Prlnolpad. C .B. Howard made a i ? address to the class telling of the many happy hoars spent together odd - appealing - to theui to complete the education by going off to some reputable college. The High School Diplomas were delivered to members of the class by Principal Howard. . ?7 The services wars opened with a prayer by Mr. W. D. Fuller and the japdaker was introdimed bjf A. F Johnson, editor of the Franklin Times. The high school choir sang *Mor*n Ing Song," and "The Call of Sum mer." " _ coming to a close, Mr.. David Thomas | Fuller, a member of the graduating class and business manager of 'Gold en Pebbles' the school annual arose and In a very appreciative. and com pllmentary manner preseated Supt. E. L. Beet with a copy of the annual to convey to him the appreciations of the class for his Interest In them and the school Dinner was than served on the grounds after which a debate was held In the afternoon and a play at night, clodng a most succeesfukyear OLD OrriCERS RE-ELECTED Mayor Williamson Appoints Committees Board of Commissioners Take Imme diate Action On Purchase of At, ditlonal Unit for Power Plant; Turn Down Proposition Powei Company Make Survey Bat Notifies Them To Sabmit Proposition If They Wish To The Board of Town Commissioner* met in called session on Thursday night of last week. On roll call those present were Mayor Williamson, Com missioners Person, White, Allen, Mc Kinne, Ford and Joyner. Reading of the minutes of the last meeting were dispensed with and the election of officer? was entered into at once. , On motion of A. W. Person and sec ond by P. 3- Allen the following of ficers were re-elected: Clerk, A W. Green. -*? Chief of Police, B. H. Meadows. Police and attendant of lire truck, C. E. Pace. Superintendent of water and lights, O. C. Hill. Treasurer, M. S. Clifton. Chief of fire department, F. J. Beas. ley. Town Attorney, Ben T. Holden. Health Officer, Dr. J. E. Malone. Purchasing agent, Malcolm McKln ne. The Mayor appointed the following committees: Water and Lights?P. s. Alien, L, L. Joyner, W. B. White. Streets A W. Person, M. McKIn ne. G. W. Ford. Finance?W. E. White, A W Per son, Malcolm McKlnne. -* Ordinance?L. L. Joyner, W. E. White, G. W. Ford. Auditing Committee? Malcolm Mc Klnne, P. & Allen, A W. Person. , Building Committee?O. w. fiord P. B. Allen, L. I* Joyner The treasurer^, was appointed "With the condition that he ImmedL ately divide equally all funds be longing to the town of Louisburg de positing said equal amounts in the Faftno? Nod Merchants Bank jand the first Nat%?nal Bank of Louis burg and so maintain each equal d? h posits. Fsrthar, that he furnish at each regular meeting n statement of'i HON. GEORGE E. FREEMAN To Deliver Memorial Day Ad dress May 29th V Franklin Count; Memorial Associa tion Met .Honda; To Arrange For Memorial lis; Hen Be* , ..? Erankiin County - Memorial elation officers and members met Jn the board of Education rooms Hon day afternoon at 3 o'cock far the pus pose of arranging for the memorial services for this year. It was de cided to use Sunday, May _23ih_Akl j 2.-30 o'clock atohe court house. Chair man E. L. Best announced that he I bad secured Hon. George K. Freeman,' American Legion National Committee, man' to' make. the address. A motion prevailed that the officers [sleeted laat"-year carry out IBS "pTo gram this year' and that In the future' all new officers would take over of- j flee after the Memorial Day services following their election. - - - - Other portions of the program that bad been arranged were as follows: Roll call 'of deceased soldiers, by ti K. Stockard, Commander of the Jambes Post American Legion. Introduction of speaker, by Col. C L. HcChee, Fraukllnton. Presentation o( cup and medal ffvs* by the Jambes Post American I Legion to the school and writer otj the best essay, by Maj. 8. P. Bod The election of officers was not completed and will no doubt be an pext week. Is earnestly daslrad thai .the. Sny world War veteran who Is buried in Franklin county sua whose name the organization has not whether he died before or since May of last year, will be sent to Chairman E. I* Beet, Louteburg, N. C. In send, lug this Information please give a clear explanation of the location oi the grave so tost the committer to whom It Is consigned may be ablo to llndkjt. The Memorial Association 'Is anxious, that no World War soldiers Mgirt tw Franklin ahaii go [wnaecornted this year and if ail lbs The entire program had not been completed and we are promised a complete program for our next Is * ?people of the county will lend It youi 'asslstnce they will all be decoruu ed. Hon George Freeman la a most in teresting and fluent speaker and wo know yen will enjoy the day and feet better by having token a part the; services. - ' . Make your arrangements and come out and lets make it the biggest day of the year, letting the boys who ai. still living know that their valiant deeds are not yet forgotten. COTTOIf DANCE A cotton dance will be given at th Planters Warehouse In Loulsburg oi Friday night May 20th, by the loca Music-Civic Club. The music will bi furnished by the Carolina Footwarm ers and a big crowd is expected. PLAY AT MILLS HIGH SCHOOL The Dramatic Club of Mills High School will present three one.act plays Monday night. May 23rd, In the high school anditorlum. Your troubles will not "grow" If you quit telling them to others. funds on hand and where deposited.' Mr. P. S. Allen presented a request from Mrs. L. C. Leach that one half of her water and light Mil be allow ed. No action was taken.. Mr. Williamson presented a request from D. E Cone that deposit for wa ter service guarantee be returned. No action was taken. Mr. W. E. White called attention to the unclean condition of the streets in th4 business section on Sundays. The matter was referred ti, the street committee for action. A motion by L. L. Joyner "That the town being mindful of the immediate necessity for additional power at the power plant, that the town proceed at once to enter into negotiation foi the purchaaa of an additional unit just as soon as the detailsAPan be worked ont Intelligently." This mo. tion was seconded by P. S. Allen. An amendment to this motion was offer ed by Malgolm McKiune which was as follows: That the Carolina Power and Light Company be notified that'1 we are entering into the.matter of ' the purchase of an engine and ask that a surrey be made at their own expense. The amendment wasy lost. , The original motion was then voted ' on and carried. On motion of L. L. Joyner and ' Seconded by Malcolm McKinne the 1 clerk was notified to write to the ' Carolina Power and-Light Company. ' that U they desire to make .a propo sftion to the town at any time with reference to furnishing power aqd light that they advise ua without necessary May. Carried. 1 The clerk waa ordered to notify:' all concern within his knowledge 1 whq sell engines that the board will.' entertain a. proposition on the lfithjl lay of Mhyt < No further business the meeting ' adjourned. , _ ? . jf FUNERAL RITES HELD FOR B. W. BALLARD | Remain* of Prominent Citizen of | Franklinton Laid To Best In Ceme tery There Franklinton, May 10.? Funeral services were held Monday at 5 o'clock from tile H6the 6f if. W. Ballard, who died Sunday afternoon In a Rlcb mond hospital, following an opera tion for intestinal trouble. The serr- j ices were cotaducted by the pastor of the Methodist church, Rev. E. H Dav is, assisted by Dr. N. H. D. Wilson, ] pastor of the Centenary Methodist the Franklinton cemetery. Mr. Ballard was 73 years of age and one of the best known citizens -o| Franklin county. - He had - -been a representative of the county in the ber of the school board and a promi nent member of the Methodist church of Franklinton. He wee for a num ber of years superintendent of the Sunday school of the Methodist church though not at the time of his death. For a considerable portion of his life h swas to the mercantile frqst ness here, hut some years ago re tired from that line, of work and be, fore being taken ill dealt in coal and as a buyer of cotton. He was held in [high esteem and was a valued citizen [of the community. Mr. Ballard la survived by his wife and the following children: W. 3. Ballard of Franklinton; Mrs. R. F Yarborough of Louisbnrg; Mrs. W. F. Joyner Of Franklinton and Miss Kate Ballard of Raleigh. The pallbearers were as follows: Honorary?Van Ballard Nicholson Victor Ballard, W. Y. Bickett, E. M. Speed, W. W. Green, Howard Alston, *1- Cheatham, E. J. Cfiftafham, Df J. E. Malone, A 8. Joyner, J .T. Moss, ; S. C. Williams, J H. Cooke, John R. j Mltchlner, J Ruff if Moye. Active ly R. F. Yarborough, J. B. Cheatham Walter E. Egerton, Win. B. Barrow, Herbert Alston, Joe Green, Dr. S. C. Ford. J. S. Morris. I Friends attended tn targe numbers and were present from many neich 1 bortng - - was profuse ad especially beautiful, silently speaking a message of love lard was dead in Richmond as a re snlt of an operation was received b; his hosts of friends in Loulaburg oi Sunday with great sorrow. I Mr. Ballard was a true type of th< old time Southern gentleman whos great love for honesty and faintest and his deep regard and respect foi friends and the public generally mad< staunch friends of all his acquaint ances. He'was never afraid to stant up and light for the things that wen right and that were to his mini a benefit to his community. His conn sel was often sought, and he alway: stood in the lead in the activities ol his party givfhg his assistance lr guiding the old ship of State in the true channel of public interests. Foi a long number of years he wa* a member of the Board of Elections in Franklin county and was a delegate to the last National Democratic Con vention. Jn his death his many friends in Louisburg realize that Franklin coun ty has lost one of its most useful and truest citizens and in the deepest sor row extend the truest sympathy be cause of the realization of the loss oi a great man, to his bereaved fami ly. TWO 60 TO ROADS Cases against B. C. Carpenter ano Charlie Carpenter sent to Superior Court Judge Perry finishes up dock-! et in short order Monday: State vs B. C. Carpenter, Charlie Carpenter, assault with deadly wea pon, transferred to Superior Court' under $600 bond. State ys Washington Taylor, car- . rying concealed weapon, guilty, $ months on roads. , _ I State ts Washington Taylor, dis, orderly conduct guilty, 2 months oa roads. :j State vs Lewis Moss, nuisance, not guilty. Statp vs Lewis Moss, operating au tomobile intoxicated, not guilty. State vs Roy Moss, nuisance, guil ty, grayer tor Judgment continued i during good behavior for for 6 months! upon payment of costs. State vs Beanie Finch, nuisance,' guilty, prayer for judgment continu- j ed during good behavior for ( months upon payment of costs. State vs B. C. Carpenter, assault with deadly weapon, transferred to Superior Court, bond $604. , ? State vs C&arlle Hunt, unlawful possession of whiskey, guilty, prayer [or Judgment contlnned for six months lurlngs good behavior upon payment >f costs. ALUX5AK BANQIIT The annual Alumnae Banquet ot xtulsburg College will be held Sat irdey evening May 21st at 8 o'clock n the college dining i$?. All torn, ir students are Invited to attend 'lease tend dues ($1 tor banquet tee lues alone $4 cental to Miss Mary lamsey, Louie burg Colege. LouiebuTfi f. c., before May 10th, 1J27. COMMENCEMENT AT EDWAED BEST SCHOOL Principal AUtnh Delivered By Dr. J. Henry Highvmitb; Diplomas and Medals Awarded The closing exercises of the Ea warH Rest High Behnnl ivara a ? climax to a splendid session. On Sunday night M?y 1, Dr. Cul lum, of Wake Forest College, preach ed an inspiring sermon, using as a text, "Take my yoke upon you, etc. A large and appreciative audience listened to him with rapt attention. In contests for medals on Monday night, May C. J tie following did credit to themselves, and to Miss Deanie B. Haskett and Miss Jewel Clark, the teachers who trained them. George Earp, Randolph McGregor,' Graham ' Hayes, W?soa Bobfbitt, Joseph Perry, ?"Nannie Morgan,' Clara Wester, Elsie Moore, Rachet Parrish, Essie Moore and Grace Ea~, ton. The winners were Joseph Per ry and Grace Eaton The Class Day exercises were pre sented In picnic style- on Tuesday eri night May 3. These were directed bj Miss Lptftte Inscoe .^ind were highly entertaining. Dr. J. Henry Highsmith's address on Wednesday morning. May 4, waa an earnest appeal for equal education al opportunities for att the children of the State. Following the address, Principal T. H. Sledge presented diplomas to the following: ! Bernlce Boone, Oveda Bowden. Lit* Belle Bartholomew, Mary Fowler. 'Elizabeth Glasgow, Grover Griffin, 'Joseph Inscoe, Vallie Inscoe. Margar et Johnson, Thurston Murphy. Joeepb ! Perry,- Bernlce Strickland, Christine i Sledgtj Claudia Belle Smith. . Alice ... 'Strickland, ZenaTharrington and Iva Want ? Medals were presented by Mr. Sledge as follows: Scholarship, Christine Sledge; de. clslmer's, Joeepb Perry, reciter's rr Grace Eaton; home economics, Be atrice Jenkins. Mrs. T. H. Dickens in well chosen words, presented a miniature gold basketball to Evelyn Gardner for has ' ing been the best athlete among the 'girls during the session | The ntlim" boor Raving arrived, n I sumptuous dinner waa mneh enjoy. ed ty the throne of people present. | In the afternoon a baseball game I between the Epsom boys and a team, 1 composed of players from Justice -and Castalia. was qnt'o enjoyable.. The Epsom boys won by a 3 to 2 I score. J The play entitled'"Sue," was well I presented by the tenth grade pupils on Wednesday night The following l played their respective parts In a < highly creditable manner. Haswood ' Creekmore, Grace Eaton. Nannia Sears, Burt May Mildred Haymaa. Clarence Ball and Linwood Perry. To Miss Deanie B. Haskett Is due much credit for the excellent manner in which the play was presented. The music throughout the com mencement exercises (was qkcellent being furnished by Mrs. T. H. Sledge and the high school glee club. WINS F R I Z E FOR ESSAT Ylv Mary Balone Best, 9th Grade .Bills High School So Receive Me dal Commander T. K. Stockard ot the Jambes Post American Legion has made the announcement that Miss Mary Malone Beat of the Mills High School is the successful contestant in the Post's Essay Contest for 1927. This gives to tfee Mills High School the cup that was won last year by the Edward Best High School and tha Medal to Miss Best which went to Mr. Guy Moore before. Mis? Best is only 15 years of age and in the ninth grade and the win. ning of this prise is a signal honor toher both as a student and one In terested in her home. She is a de scendant of two ot the county's most cultured families, and her paper given evidence of an Inherited genius in the literary life of her county and state. We congratulate her in the winning and the Mills High School upon its good fortune of having her an a stu dent. \The judges of the essays that made the award were Miss Lillle Lot ton. ot the Department of English of Una, is burg College, Dr. H. H. Johnson and Judge H. W. Perry, of the Jamhea Poet American Legion. The cap an* . medal are annual gifts to encourage a more thorough study of the history past and present, of Prmaklia county . and especially as It affects Its actl rltiee in the la^ World War. The cap and Medal will be pre. tented at the memorial servicee in Loulsburg on Sua day May nth, 1927s. SRBTICK8 AT ST. PAUL'S J ? Rev. J. D. Miller, vector St. Baal's , Episcopal church announces services it both morning and evening hoar text Buday. At 11 a. m. Holy Com auloa wlU ha obenrved and at t o' :loek p. m. evening prayv Sunday ichool will be held at the usual hoar All are lpvlted to attend these pet*
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